It did not take the Atlanta Falcons long to get back on their feet following a failed mission to score a win right away in the 2025 NFL regular season.

Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons, who suffered a 23-20 loss at home in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finally found themselves in the win column after outlasting the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium during Week 2's Sunday Night Football matchup via a 22-6 score.

Only one touchdown was scored in the entire game, but Falcons head coach Raheem Morris loved what he saw from Penix, as the quarterback showed great poise playing in enemy territory.

“Mike is absolutely outstanding, Morris said of Penix following the game, per Falcons beat writer Terrin Waack. “He's selfless. He'll do whatever it takes to win, which is ex

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