Michael Penix Jr. earns NFL's 4th-best QBR in Week 3 matchup

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered a strong performance in a 35-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. Despite a rough start including an interception, he completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards and one touchdown, earning a QBR of 84.9, ranking him fourth among NFL quarterbacks for Week 3. This marks a significant improvement for Penix, who overcame a challenging beginning to the season where teammate Cooper Rush struggled with QBRs of 3.0 and 6.2 in the first two weeks. The Falcons are set for another prime-time game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4, where Penix aims to maintain his momentum.

• 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. posted NFL's 4th-best QBR in Week 3