Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Throws Two Pick-Sixes in Crushing Loss to Panthers

In a Week 3 meltdown at Bank of America Stadium, Panthers defenders turned two of Michael Penix Jr.'s passes into touchdowns, sinking the Falcons in a bitter Sunday defeat.

The first disaster struck mid-second quarter. Penix Jr. missed a waiting defender as he tried to find Bijan Robinson. The Panthers' defense struck twice, turning his mistakes into a quick 14 points on the board.

This bad day marks a sharp drop for the ex-first-rounder who took over when the team sat Kirk Cousins last year. Under the Panthers' rush, Penix Jr. showed clear signs of poor choices. Instead of taking sacks or tossing the ball out of bounds, he made risky throws that cost his team big.

Social media lit up with harsh words about Penix Jr.'s game. Critics and fans alike piled on, making fun of how badly he read the Panthers' schemes throughout the match.

Just days ago, Atlanta saw bright things ahead with Penix Jr. His solid work after replacing Cousins in 2024 had given the team faith in their young signal-caller. Now, the Falcons need to rebuild their quarterback's confidence before their next game.