SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks for the New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon as Michael Penix Jr. takes for Kirk Cousins in Atlanta

The Falcons have benched Kirk Cousins and will start rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback on Sunday against the Giants. Cousins has been ineffective over the last month as the Falcons have fallen to 7-7,

Big Blue Breakdown podcast Paul Dottino hands out the game balls and gassers from the Giants' 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Can Malik Nabers and Co. match Atlanta production in QB Michael Penix's first start?

The Atlanta Falcons have finally gotten over the seven-win hump after Sunday’s 34-7 blowout victory over the New York Giants. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. was solid in his first career start, Bijan Robinson scored twice and the defense returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington’s coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday’s 36-33 victory over Philadelphia.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing for 202 yards with one interception.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reviews the various factors and the possible outcomes at play as the Atlanta Falcons proceed with a succession plan from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr.