Michael Penix Jr. struggles again as Falcons fall to Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons faced the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid on November 12, 2026. The Falcons, who had recently fallen short against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lost again, scoring only 17 points over the last two games. Penix threw for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception as the Falcons' offense faltered after a promising start. With close competition in the NFC South, the Falcons remain in playoff contention but need to improve in upcoming games against stronger opponents like the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Falcons score only 17 points in their last two matches.
- •Penix has five interceptions in his last two games.
- •Falcons played the Bengals in Madrid on November 12, 2026.
- •Atlanta needs to regain offensive form for a playoff run.
- •Next games include matchups against Chiefs, Vikings, and Lions.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. Struggles for Second-Straight Week in Loss to Bengals
"Former Washington star Michael Penix Jr. has had a pair of sluggish outings after an impressive start to the season.
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