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ArticleFalcons Opening Drive: Week 1 is not the time for the Falcons to panicSeptember 14, 2026

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Michael Penix Jr. will be ready to play soon. He's been physically cleared, and according to the Falcons' media calendar for the upcoming week, the unnamed 'starting QB' is on the Wednesday schedule.

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Penix Jr. cleared and expected to start soon, could spark the Falcons offense.

Michael Penix Jr. has been physically cleared and is expected to be ready to play soon; according to the Falcons' media calendar, the unnamed 'starting QB' is on the Wednesday schedule, suggesting Penix Jr. could take over as starter imminently and potentially provide a boost to the offense.