Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski was non-committal when asked whether Michael Penix Jr., who was cleared to return to practice this past Friday, will play in the team’s final preseason game against the Dolphins. Andy and Randy discuss the possibility of the Falcons entering Week 1 without Penix having taken a single preseason snap as the third-year quarterback continues his return from an ACL injury.
Penix can still be QB1 even if he doesn't play Friday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is introduced before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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