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Michael Penix Jr. Played 'Almost Flawless Football' in 1st NFL Start, Falcons HC Says

Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start for the Atlanta Falcons in their 34-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday, replacing 36-year-old Kirk Cousins.

After the win, Penix received the highest of praise from head coach Raheem Morris.

"He went out and played almost flawless football and kept the game really clean and kept everything clean for us in order for us to get a win," Morris said, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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