"We said the Atlanta Falcons offense needed to show us something after a listless three weeks to begin the 2025 season, one that was capped off by an utter embarrassment against the Carolina Panthers where our favorite team scored zero points. We said they had to keep Marcus Mariota in check, get Parker Romo back on track, and capitalize on mistakes. It wasn't always clean and easy, but the Falcons checked every box with at least a pencil en route to a 31-24 win."
"Minus that Penix interception, the young quarterback was 19/25 for 313 yards and two touchdowns, consistently delivering balls into tight windows and downfield with aplomb. Minus a couple of drops, that line would have been even more impressive, and any questions about whether Penix would let that confidence-shaking catastrophe in Carolina impact him were laid to rest. He was dealing on Sunday, with Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Casey Washington, and Bijan Robinson showing up big-time as pass catching options to help him make it happen."
The Falcons produced a much-improved offensive performance in a 31-24 victory, paced by Michael Penix Jr.'s efficient passing. Penix finished 19/25 for 313 yards and two touchdowns despite an interception and multiple sacks. Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Casey Washington, and Bijan Robinson provided key receiving contributions, while Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier combined for 126 rushing yards on 33 carries. The offensive line created running lanes and generally protected well. Defensive busted coverages, poor tackling against the run, and special-teams miscues allowed the opponent short fields and kept the score closer than the Falcons' offensive performance warranted.
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