Michael Penix Jr. leads Falcons past reeling Giants
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ATLANTA--Michael Penix Jr. completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in his first career start, helping the Atlanta Falcons post a 34-7 rout of the visiting New York Giants on Sunday.
Penix, who was named starter following Kirk Cousins' benching, also threw an interception. Bijan Robinson ran 22 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns, as the Falcons (8-7) won their second straight fo