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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London's Week 9 status revealed
Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, Kyle Pitts, Jake Matthews, Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison and Jalon Walker have all been limited in practice this week. Penix and London were not given injury designations for Sunday's game, though, meaning both are good to go in Week 9.
The Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., as well as Drake London and Darnell Mooney, will return Saturday versus the New England Patriots.
Injuries are never new each season, yet we always emphasize them week-to-week because of the impact for fantasy football. Last week, the Atlanta Falcons were missing their QB-WR combo of Michael Penix Jr.
The Patriots' narrow Week 9 win was aided by an underhanded tactic, according to quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
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Atlanta Falcons significantly upgrade their defense, give Michael Penix Jr. a new weapon during latest 2026 NFL mock draft
The Falcons need a true difference maker on the second level of their defense, and they got one with Allen. While some might overlook him due to his squatter frame and ordinary upside in pass coverage, you are looking at a rangier modern MIKE linebacker with worlds of potential. If he somehow makes it to this spot, sprint the card to the podium.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a 2-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Drake London. Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus makes a 27-yard field goal. Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai submits his "Angry Runs" nomination with a 18-yard gain against the Cincinnati Bengals.