Kevin Stefanski: Now is not the time to know if Michael Penix will play Thursday
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Key Points:
- The Falcons dropped to 0-2 after a 34-3 loss to the Panthers, with head coach Kevin Stefanski calling the performance “extremely disappointing.”
- The team committed five turnovers, three of which occurred while starting quarterback Cooper Rush was playing.
- Stefanski provided no update on Michael Penix’s status for the upcoming game against the Packers, noting Penix is still progressing from a torn ACL.
- Rookie Jack Strand replaced Rush in the third quarter but struggled, highlighting concerns about the Falcons’ quarterback options early in the season.
