Michael Penix Jr had his worst outing as a starter on Sunday afternoon and it wasn't particularly close. Two interceptions, a 50% completion rate, and a fourth-quarter benching is far from what fans had in mind when the Atlanta Falcons selected Penix Jr with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Dirty Birds out-gained the Panthers 333-224, yet were shut out in humiliating fashion. The Falcons entered Sunday afternoon with no shortage of momentum, yet were embarassed by one of the league's worst defenses. It's no surprise public perception surrounding Raheem Morris and Zac Robinson is souring even further.