"As the Atlanta Falcons return home for the first time in a month to face the division rival Carolina Panthers, they are desperately looking for a rebound as they attempt to snap their four-game losing streak. Once again, I endeavor to name no more than five Falcon players who factor the most into their bounce-back potential. Chief among the Falcons needing a rebound on Sunday is quarterback Michael Penix."
"He's coming off a rough performance in Germany against the Indianapolis Colts, and concerns surrounding the first-year starter skyrocketed after some out-of-context quotes about a lack of support from the team's coaches grabbed headlines this week. In Berlin, Penix's inconsistent accuracy reared its ugly head as he completed just 43 percent of his passes, 13 points below expected according to Next Gen Stats."
"Penix should benefit from playing at home, where his CPOE is positive in three starts this season. It's no secret that Penix has played his best ball this year at home, and the team will need that home-cooking from him if they hope to gain a victory over Carolina on Sunday. Hopefully, helping Penix rebound in front of the home crowd will be wide receiver Darnell Mooney, who is also coming off a disappointing day in Berlin last week."
The Atlanta Falcons return home after a month-long stretch seeking to snap a four-game losing streak against division rival Carolina. Quarterback Michael Penix struggled in Germany, completing only 43 percent of passes and posting CPOE well below expectations, fueling concerns after out-of-context quotes about coaching support. Penix has shown better performance at home, with positive CPOE in three starts, making a home rebound important. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney also struggled in Berlin and earlier against Carolina; with Drake London dealing with a back injury, Mooney must reduce drops and regain 2024 explosiveness to revive the Falcons' offense.
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