The box score shows another loss for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10, but the real battle for Michael Penix Jr. began in the locker room. For him, the line between accountability and self-destruction is razor-thin, and Falcons head coach Raheem Morris just stepped in to make sure Penix Jr. stays on the right side of it.

“He is extremely hard on himself…almost to the point of fault at times,” Morris said before sending his message to his QB. “Definitely have to talk to himself about being that hard on himself.”

Morris’ concern was rooted in a dismal stat sheet… but for the coach, the numbers were less important than the mindset behind them. He felt it was crucial to remind his young QB to ease up, especially after Michael Penix Jr.’s remarks post-game.

“I got to play better,” Penix said

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