While Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, has led Washington all season, the Falcons tapped Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick, to be Atlanta's starter last week after the team benched veteran Kirk Cousins.

The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.

Michael Penix Jr. steps in as Falcons' QB, aiming to energize their playoff run after Kirk Cousins' struggles. Find out more about him here.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium,

Kirk Cousins is heading to the bench, and it is officially time for Michael Penix Jr. Coach Raheem Morris made the announcement on Dec. 17.

Michael Penix Jr. smiles with his girlfriend Olivia Carter ; Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons on the sidelines during a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 17,

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PFT explores keys to success for the Falcons and Commanders in Week 17 with rookie quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels set to clash for the first time on Sunday Night Football.

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels seems to make history. On Sunday, Daniels and the Commanders will host the Atlanta Falcons, and he will make more history. According to NBC Sports,

Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons visit Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in a prime-time game with significant playoff implications.