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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Praised for 'Really Good' NFL Preseason Debut By HC Morris

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for more than 100 yards in what head coach Raheem Morris described as a "really good" preseason debut Friday against the Miami Dolphins.

Penix went 9-for-16 for 104 yards, including a 41-yard pass to wide receiver Chris Blair, during the Falcons' 20-13 loss.

"He wants one of those throws back that output he threw on the sideline, but he was able to through some progressions," Morris said after the Falcons' 20-13 loss, per NFL.com's Nick Shook. "He was able to progress. We get a little pass happy with him since he's a first-round quarterback.