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'Phenomenal' Penix continues winning ways with resurgent Falcons
Developing
In Short: Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. praised Penix, saying, "He's been phenomenal, man.", while right tackle Jawaan Taylor noted, "I feel like it could be the best in the league this year," referring to the team's ground attack.
Quarterback Marcus Penix has led the Atlanta Falcons to an impressive turnaround, scoring 80 points in Weeks 3 and 4, after a slow start with just 16 points in the first two games.
Penix's return in Week 3 saw the Falcons defeat the Green Bay Packers 35-14 at Lambeau Field, marking the first time in NFL history a team won back-to-back primetime road games by 20 or more points.
On Monday night, the Falcons secured a 45-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, with Penix completing 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown, with no interceptions.
Penix's presence has significantly boosted the Falcons' running game, with the team scoring five rushing touchdowns against the Saints.
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III expressed the team's ambition, stating, "We just want to show the world who we can be.", highlighting the team's determination to continue their winning ways.
The Falcons' offensive turnaround has been a collective effort, with Penix's leadership and focus noted by his teammates, who appreciate his attitude and resilience.
What's still developing
- The Falcons started third-string quarterback Cooper Rush the first two weeks of the season.
- "He's been phenomenal, man," Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. said of Penix.
- "I feel like it could be the best in the league this year," right tackle Jawaan Taylor said of the team's ground attack.
- The Falcons started 0-2 with a feeble offense and then faced three straight primetime games, two of them on the road, including Monday when the Saints were celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their first game back at the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.
- "It ain't really much other words I can say about the way he's been playing. I appreciate his attitude, how he come in and just take the field and he's focused and he's ready. He's not letting nothing that he's been through in his past get in the way of his goals and what he wants in the future."
- "The first two weeks were not up to our standards. Obviously, when you got [Penix] back there dealing, it's a whole different team. So, we're just excited to continue to go with this."