Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michale Penix Jr. picked up the first win of his career on Sunday, 34-7 over the New York Giants. Penix had 207 passing yards.

Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in his first career start, helping the Atlanta Falcons post a 34-7 rout of the visiting New York Giants on Sunday.

Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft, got the call against the Giants (2-13) after the Falcons decided to bench turnover-prone Kirk Cousins just nine months after signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract that included $100 million guaranteed.

New York (2-12) rides a nine-game losing streak into a matchup with Atlanta (7-7) on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons are considerable favorites in this one, with

The Falcons and the Giants play at 1 p.m. ET. Spread favorite: Falcons (-8.5) Atlanta owns a 4-1 record against New York in their last five matchups. In their last five head-to-head matchups, Atlanta has compiled 118 points versus New York, while surrendering only 84 points.

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One of the best pass-catchers in the league will be on show when Drake London and the Atlanta Falcons host the New York Giants on Sunday, December 22, 2024.The Falcons are averaging 20.9 points

Big Blue Breakdown podcast Paul Dottino hands out the game balls and gassers from the Giants' 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The New York Giants (2-12) take a nine-game losing streak into their contest with the New York Giants on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons are considerable favorites

The New York Giants face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, looking to avoid 10 straight losses for the first time in their franchise history.