FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons’ four-game losing streak is taking a toll on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who appeared to be despondent following Sunday’s 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin.

Penix, the second-year player in his first full season as Atlanta’s starter, completed 12 of 28 passes in the loss as the Falcons (3-6) fell short on each of their eight third-down opportunities. Following the loss, Penix said “I got to play better” and acknowledged it “becomes more frustrating” as the losses mount.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday it was necessary to talk with Penix “about being so hard on himself.” He said Penix’s somber postgame news conference on Sunday was “the first time … you got some real vulnerability.”

“He is very high char

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