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        Michael Penix Benched In Ugly Shutout Loss

        By Jody Smith | Updated on Sun, Sep 21 2025 9:33 PM UTC
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        Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was benched in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-0 loss in Carolina. Kirk Cousins relieved Penix and finished the game in mop-up duties. The Falcons were 3.5-point favorites, but were never really in the game.

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        It was an awful day at the office for Penix and the Atlanta offense. 

        Penix completed only 18 of 36 passes for 172 yards, 0 TDs and a pair of interceptions. The first INT was a third-quarter pick-six that gave Carolina a commanding 20-0 lead. His second INT came in the fourth quarter, ending his day with a woeful 40.5 QB Rating.

        Atlanta out-gained Carolina 332-224 but was never really in the game. The Falcons had three turnovers on the day and were 5-for-13 on third downs and 0-3 on fourth-down attempts.

        Penix looked off all day, failing to complete passes downfield and settling for innocuous passes at or behind the line of scrimmage. This is the second game in a row that Penix has struggled after a strong showing.

        He'll try to get back on track next week as the Falcons host the Commanders, but Penix can't be trusted any fantasy lineups.

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        Jody Smith has been playing fantasy football for over 30 years, the last 15 as an analyst, writer, and editor. Jody's rankings have been among the most consistent, placing him inside the top-10 in multi-year accuracy.
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