Washington Commanders quarterback is the favorite to win NFL Rookie of the Year, and the Atlanta Falcons will have their hands full with his dual-threat ability.

A few repetitive mistakes led the way of the select numbers that marred the Giants in their blowout loss to the Falcons.

NFL Week 17 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday Night Football game between Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders.

The key for the Atlanta Falcons isn't Penix Jr.'s performance. It's establishing the running game with Bijan Robinson and then shifting the rhythm to the zone schemes for Tyler Allgier to get going downhill. Washington has been weak against the run all year, the Achilles heel of their defense.

Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Can Malik Nabers and Co. match Atlanta production in QB Michael Penix's first start?

Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft, got the call against the Giants (2-13) after the Falcons decided to bench turnover-prone Kirk Cousins just nine months after signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract that included $100 million guaranteed.

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is returning to the college football ranks. Vick was officially introduced Monday as the head coach at Norfolk State University, just half an hour from where the Newport News, Va., native grew up.

The Falcons have crucial decisions to ponder with Kirk Cousins, in the wake of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first start in Week 16.

Drake London was listed as questionable on Wednesday’s report due to a knee injury. The third-year wideout exited last week’s win over the New York Giants in the third quarter and did not return.

A spot in the playoffs remains possible in part because the Colts outlasted the Tennessee Titans, 38-30, last Sunday. Indy attempted only 11 passes but rushed for a franchise-record 355 yards. Jonathan Taylor led the attack with 218 yards rushing and 3 TDs.

The NFL's Christmas doubleheader carries significant postseason implications, none more so than what the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers means.