After briefly flirting with an NFC South division title, the Atlanta Falcons have officially missed the playoffs for the seventh year in a row. Nonetheless, the 2025 NFL season looks promising with Michael Penix Jr. starting at quarterback.

Here’s everything we know from Sunday’s walk-off win over the Atlanta Falcons: Quarterback Bryce Young recorded a career-high five touchdowns. He completed 25 of his 34 throws for 251 yards and three scores while rushing for 24 yards and two more visits to the end zone.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons have missed the playoffs. The Falcons had a chance to compete for a division title entering

With a 39-yard completion to receiver Drake London inside of the final minute of the third quarter, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surpassed his previous career high of 223 passing yards. He finished 21-for-38 passing for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding his first career rushing score.

Bryce Young passed for three touchdowns, ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders' 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give the Carolina Panthers a 44-38 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.