Falcons QB Penix to make season debut Thursday vs. Packers

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his season debut on Thursday night, starting against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced on Monday. Penix, who had not yet started a game this season, gets his first opportunity in a primetime matchup. The announcement was made by the Falcons organization at the start of the week ahead of the Thursday night contest.