Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7
— Michael Penix Jr. felt a brief bit of apprehension as he ran down the tunnel, which was to be expected.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Giants
7
Atlanta Falcons
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYG | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| ATL | 0 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 70,404 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | @ Houston Texans | W 27-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New Orleans Saints | L 27-34 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Washington Commanders | D 27-27 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | W 36-24 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 12-7 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 10:47 7-34
Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:14 7-31
Bijan Robinson 2 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:20 7-24
Matthew Judon 27 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:43 7-17
Bijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:56 7-10
Jessie Bates III 55 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 10:36 7-3
Riley Patterson 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:53 7-0
Tyrone Tracy Jr. 2 Yd pass from Drew Lock (Graham Gano Kick)
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ATL
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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NYG 1:12
12 plays, 68 yards, 4:14 · Downs
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ATL 5:26
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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NYG 7:23
5 plays, 10 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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ATL 10:47
15 plays, 69 yards, 10:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:47 7-34
Riley Patterson 37 Yd Field Goal
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NYG 5:51
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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ATL 7:14
12 plays, 69 yards, 6:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 7-31
Bijan Robinson 2 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)
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NYG 13:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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NYG 14:20
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:40 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 7-24
Matthew Judon 27 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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NYG
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:07 · End of Half
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ATL 0:07
6 plays, 24 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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NYG 1:26
1 play, -10 yards, 0:17 · Fumble
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ATL 1:43
9 plays, 86 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:43 7-17
Bijan Robinson 4 Yd Rush (Riley Patterson Kick)
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NYG 5:09
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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NYG 7:56
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:40 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:56 7-10
Jessie Bates III 55 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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ATL 10:36
8 plays, 36 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:36 7-3
Riley Patterson 52 Yd Field Goal
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NYG 14:53
14 plays, 70 yards, 8:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 7-0
Tyrone Tracy Jr. 2 Yd pass from Drew Lock (Graham Gano Kick)
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ATL 8:05
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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NYG 10:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ATL 11:44
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:16 · Missed FG
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
NYG
ATL
14
1st Downs
22
11
Passing 1st downs
10
3
Rushing 1st downs
11
0
1st downs from penalties
1
3-9
3rd down efficiency
8-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
55
Total Plays
65
234
Total Yards
329
4.3
Yards per Play
5.1
11
Total Drives
9
189
Passing
202
22/39
Comp/Att
18/27
4.5
Yards per pass
7.5
2
Interceptions thrown
1
3-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
45
Rushing
127
13
Rushing Attempts
38
3.5
Yards per rush
3.3
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
10-85
Penalties
3-30
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
25:32
Possession
34:28
Injuries
Atlanta Falcons
- Brian Robinson Jr. Questionable
- Divine Deablo Questionable
- Billy Bowman Jr. Questionable
- Samson Ebukam Injured Reserve
- Zachariah Branch Out
New York Giants
- Greg Newsome II Questionable
- Theo Johnson Questionable
- Cam Skattebo Questionable
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injured Reserve
- Marcus Mbow Questionable
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