Michael Penix Jr. shows improvement in Week 7 for Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered a strong performance against San Francisco, completing 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns. This game followed a season where he has amassed 1,157 passing yards and nine touchdowns with only one interception. His completion rate stands at 66.7%, placing him tied for 12th in the league as he prepares to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8, who rank 14th against the pass.
- •Penix completed 25 of 34 attempts versus San Francisco.
- •He has 1,157 total yards and nine touchdowns this season.
- •Penix is tied for 12th in completion rate at 66.7%.
- •He leads the team into Week 8 against Tampa Bay's 14th-ranked pass defense.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Where Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. ranks statistically after Week 7
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