The Atlanta Falcons suffered their biggest loss in three years Sunday but saw glimpses of future promise from rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the end.
And for Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who helped draft Penix at No. 8 overall in April, Penix's 13 snaps were far from the top of his mind after Atlanta's largest loss in over three years.
On his first snap, Penix threw a strike over the middle to receiver Ray-Ray McCloud for a 20-yard gain. His other completion went to receiver KhaDarel Hodge, who picked up four yards to convert on 4th and 2. Atlanta ran the ball on Penix's second -- and the game's final -- drive, merely trying to bleed the clock and get to the plane as soon as it physically could.
However, Penix's performance only added to the excitement he's generated since arriving for rookie minicamp in May. His arm was strong. His passes were accurate. He made strong decisions.
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