Jayden Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17

Falcons at Commanders Questions: Is Michael Penix Ready for the Moment?
From game picks to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, here are five questions about the Washington Commanders before Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.
Jayden Daniels vs. Michael Penix Jr. in Week 17: Commanders vs. Falcons Preview
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Commanders Praise Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: 'Has a Laser'
Ahead of his second NFL start, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew considerable praise from the Washington Commanders.
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. will make history in Week 17
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,
‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push
Penix finished 18-for-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a deflected interception. Two pick sixes by the defense helped a lot.
Daniels and the Commanders host Penix and the Falcons in prime time with playoff chances at stake
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,
Here are stakes when rookies Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. meet for the 1st time in crucial NFL Sunday night matchup
Allen. Marquee quarterback duels punctuate NFL history. It’s way, way too early to say that the meeting of the No. 2 and No. 8 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft will ever get anywhere near the heights of those lofty rivalries.
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Michael Penix, Jayden Daniels to make NFL history on Sunday Night
This Sunday’s prime-time matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders has no shortage of storylines. Not ...
NFL QB stock report, Week 17: What’s next for Kirk Cousins if Michael Penix Jr. thrives?
Is it time for the Seahawks to move on from Geno Smith? Plus, the 2024 QB class is shaping up to be an all-timer.
Ex-Husky Michael Penix Jr. ‘looks like a pro QB’ in first NFL start
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start in place of Kirk Cousins, and it's fair to wonder if Cousins will play ...
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NFL analysts impressed by Falcons QB Michael Penix's first start
The Atlanta Falcons have to be happy with what they saw from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in his first NFL start.
Michael Strahan gives hard truth to Kirk Cousins after rookie Michael Penix shines in first Falcons start
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan gave a blunt assessment of Kirk Cousins this season after Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' ...
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Rookies QBs Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. will put their friendship aside
FILES - At left, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Dec. 22, 2024, and at right, Washington ...