After another narrow loss and another frustrating afternoon, the Michael Penix Jr.’s two minute press conference said more than any stat line could.
“I gotta play better,” Penix said.
What does that involve?
“Everything.”
Penix’s 12-of-28, 177-yard performance against the Colts wasn’t too bad on paper but context matters. He completed just five passes after halftime, missed on multiple third downs, and fumbled early in the game.
In the past two games, the Falcons are 1-for-18 on third down (worst conversion rate over two games in the NFL since 2011).