ATLANTA — Drake London needed to be the recipient of Michael Penix Jr.’s first profession landing cross. He’ll need to accept being second.
PENIX TO LONDON GIVES THE FALCONS THE LEAD.
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Penix discovered London within the again nook of the top zone for a 20-yard landing strike to place the Atlanta Falcons forward, 24-17, on the Carolina Panthers with 37 seconds left within the first half Sunday.
Penix, the rookie quarterback who took over for struggling veteran Kirk Cousins in Week 16, beforehand scrambled for a 5-yard landing run to tie the sport at 10. Penix confirmed off his legs and athleticism, getting out of the pocket and diving towards the pylon for the rating.
London had 107 yards on six catches and a landing on the half in opposition to the Panthers.
PENIX FOR THE PYLON.
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Last week, Penix threw his first profession landing cross to tight finish Kyle Pitts on fourth-and-13 to tie the sport in opposition to the Washington Commanders late within the fourth quarter. Atlanta ended up shedding in extra time. The Falcons want a win Sunday and Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to the New Orleans Saints to win the NFC South and make the playoffs.
