Jessie Bates: You can sleep well at night when Michael Penix is your QB

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates expressed confidence in quarterback Michael Penix, stating players can 'sleep well at night' with him under center. According to the article published on October 28, 2026, Penix has now accumulated the equivalent of a full season's worth of starts for the Falcons, though it took longer than the team had hoped. Bates' endorsement highlights growing trust in Penix as the franchise quarterback.