What a stretch it has been Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. First, it was announced he'd be taking over for veteran Kirk Cousins after the struggling starting quarterback threw one too many interceptions this season.

The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.

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Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,

Not only will the Falcons face off against former head coach Dan Quinn, but rookies Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels are set to make NFL history. Penix, who will be making his second start, and Daniels,

Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. trained and went through the NFL draft process together on the way to becoming two of the five quarterbacks taken in the top 10. After going off the board earlier with the second pick by the Washington Commanders,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels worked out together in the offseason after finishing 1-2 in the Heisman race in 2023. Penix discusses their relationship and facing one another this weekend.

The Falcons are bracing for Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is turning in a spectacular season after he was selected second overall in the NFL draft.