Flowery Branch, Ga., September 21, 2026. The Falcons announced Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback for Thursday Night Football against Green Bay. The move rewrites the falcons depth chart at the most sensitive position and forces a rapid system adjustment ahead of a prime-time test.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why was Michael Penix Jr. named the Falcons starting quarterback?
- A: The Falcons announced on Sept 21, 2026 that Penix Jr. will start at quarterback for Thursday Night Football against Green Bay, triggering a major change to the depth chart.
- Q: How does this decision change the Falcons depth chart?
- A: It moves Penix Jr. to the top of the quarterback depth chart, rewriting the team’s most sensitive position and requiring a rapid system adjustment ahead of the game.
- Q: Who are the Falcons playing next?
- A: The Falcons face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football in the prime-time matchup following the depth chart change.