Michael Penix’s return to the Falcons starting lineup didn’t get off to a great start, but that just turned out to be one more chance for him to show his ability to bounce back from an adverse situation.
Penix threw an interception on the fourth offensive play, which seemed like an omen that it would be a long night for the Falcons in the quarterback’s first start since last season’s torn ACL. It turned out far differently, however. Penix finished the night 18-of-25 for 256 yards and a touchdown to tight end Austin Hooper in a 35-14 rout of the Packers.
“I knew we had a long game ahead of us, so I just continue to keep my head down, continue…
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