Penix’s dramatic touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts couldn’t save the Falcons from falling to 8-8 and out of the NFC South lead with an OT loss to the Commanders.

When Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive franchise-cornerstone deal, the disbelief and derision rained down from all corners of the NFL world — fans, media,

The Atlanta Falcons saw rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first signature moment, but they failed to finish in a 30-24 loss to the Washington Commanders.