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Pure clickbait. Penix has shown tremendous promise, but he still has a lot to prove before commanding that kind of deal, starting with his ability to stay healthy and on the field.
He’s only in Year 3 of his rookie contract. The Falcons can exercise his fifth-year option and potentially use the franchise tag in Year 6. Atlanta could realistically take its time and delay extension talks for another three years.
PROJECTION: #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is projected to sign a 4-year, $200 MILLION contract extension when eligible this offseason.
That would be an average annual value of $50 MILLION per year.
Penix, 26, could be in line for one of the biggest quarterback contracts in #NFL history.
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Kyle Pitts has put up impressive numbers against Tampa Bay over his last four matchups, averaging:
-8.25 targets
-7.25 receptions
-101 receiving yards
-1.25 TDs
Pitts has scored a TD in three consecutive games this season. The last Falcons TE to score a TD in four straight games was his current teammate Austin Hooper in 2019.
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100% from Falcons GM Ian Cunningham glazing his boy Poles. Simmons will for sure bolster that DL, but two firsts is an insane price tag.
Text from an NFC GM:
“Respect to the Bears for doing that. That offense with this defense now makes them a Super Bowl roster for this year and for years to come without a doubt.”
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Drake London hauled in his first TD of the season, marking his first TD connection with Penix in 350 days.
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Jordan Watkins had two crucial plays where he failed to complete the catch process, including one that easily could’ve been a TD.
That said, I agree there’s definitely potential with Watkins.
Kyle Shanahan on Jordan Watkins performance today:
“I thought he had stepped up and made some big plays. He’s been playing really well these past 3 weeks.”
Jordan was one of the few bright spots from today’s game
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After staying in Atlanta for most of October, the Falcons are going to have a tougher schedule in November.
-Week 8: at TB
-Week 9: vs CIN (Madrid)
-Week 10: vs KC
-Week 11: BYE
-Week 12: at MIN
Concerning pattern for Penix on short weeks / international travel👇👇👇
Hear me out. There’s a concerning pattern with Michael Penix Jr. when the Falcons face short weeks or unfavorable travel logistics….
-2025 Week 3: Dominate Minnesota on SNF → Travel to Carolina → Shut out 30-0. Penix has his worst game as a pro.
-2025 Week 6: Dominate Buffalo on MNF → Travel to SF for SNF → Lose 20-10. Penix injured, misses next game.
-2025 Week 11: OT loss to Indy in Germany → Fly back to Atlanta to face Carolina → Penix tears his ACL in the 2nd half, out for the season.
• 2026 Week 5: Dominate New Orleans on MNF → Host Baltimore on SNF → OT loss. Penix injured, can’t finish.
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Michael Penix and Drew Lock don’t belong in the same conversation.
Lock has a career TD to INT ratio of 1.4:1. Penix is currently at 3:1.
He did great filling in for Sam for a couple of games, but aside from there is absolutely no argument of favoring him over Penix.
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With today’s win, the Falcons improve to 16–3 (84.2%) when wearing their red throwback helmets since reintroducing them in 2009.
(H/t: @tori_mcelhaney )
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