Falcons average NFL-high 40.0 points with Michael Penix, after NFL-low 8.0 without him
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Key Points:
- Since Michael Penix became the Falcons' starting quarterback in Week 3, the team has won both games, improving from an 0-2 start to 2-0 with him at the helm.
- The Falcons average 40.0 points per game with Penix, ranking first in the NFL, compared to just 8.0 points per game without him, which is the lowest in the league.
- Penix boasts a 113.1 passer rating, ranking fifth among quarterbacks with at least 15 passes, while previous Falcons QBs, Desmond Ridder and Jack Strand, rank last with ratings of 42.5 and 35.1 respectively.
- Penix has demonstrated superior pocket presence, being sacked only once in 45 passes despite injuries on the offensive line, compared to multiple sacks for his predecessors in fewer attempts.
- Key teammates like running backs Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson, as well as top receiver Drake London, have significantly improved their production with Penix as quarterback, highlighting his positive impact on the offense.
