The Atlanta Falcons continue to delay naming a starting QB ahead of Sunday's Week 2 game against the Carolina Panthers in the Falcons home opener, but between Michael Penix's press conference on Wednesday, OC Tommy Rees' comments on Thursday and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's interview with Andy and Randy, you can't help but wonder if the reason they are delaying any announcement is to give Michael Penix every opportunity to feel ready and start in Week 2.
Are things now trending toward Michael Penix playing on Sunday?
FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA - MAY 27: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills during OTA's at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
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