Latest issueFalcons shut out 16-0 by Bucs; Olson, Dubón win Gold GlovesRead now

Morning MariettaSubscribe — it’s free

← Marietta news

SportsSaturday, October 31

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, faces Tampa Bay on Sunday

The Morning Marietta teamFrom Saturday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

ShareEmailFacebookX

If your Sunday revolves around the Falcons, they head to Raymond James Stadium to face the Buccaneers, who are coming off a 43-13 win over Carolina. Atlanta is coming off an upset of the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

The Falcons upset the previously undefeated 49ers 29-20

  • San Francisco 49ers20
    Atlanta Falcons29
    FinalThe loss was the 49ers' first of the season.

Sources: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta News First

Penix was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time. Atlanta News First reports he threw for 213 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Penix completed 25 of his 34 passes against the 49ers

25 of 34

  • completed
  • 9 not completed

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

View as table
CountShare
completed2574%
not completed926%

“I truly believe he is a franchise quarterback.”

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III
  • Season: nine touchdown passes, one interception through five starts
  • Sunday's stop is his first at Raymond James Stadium as an NFL starter

Sources: The Atlanta Voice, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta News First

Read it in the full edition

More sports from local newsrooms

All sports news

  1. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    When Will Kyle Monangai Return? Latest News on Bears RB

    Kyle Monangai is still dealing with thumb and toe injuries.

  2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    5 final thoughts from Falcons’ loss to Bucs

    Before the Falcons fly to Madrid for a Week 9 bout with the Cincinnati Bengals, here are five fast thoughts on Atlanta’s third loss in its last four games.

  3. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer4 hours ago

    Bears vs. Seahawks Prediction: Why Chicago Falls Short on Monday Night Football in Week 8

    Chicago's defense got a major boost from a midweek trade, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a stingy Seattle defense leave the Bears little room for error in Week 8.

  4. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    Falcons shutout in Tampa, head to Madrid vs Bengals

    B-Rich of The Waterboyz Show joined us to break down the Atlanta Falcons' brutal 16–0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how the team must regroup before flying to Madrid for Week 9.