Falcons QB Penix Fully Cleared for Practice Amidst Colts Preseason Loss
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Penix fully cleared as Falcons ramp up QB1 battle Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to practice fully, head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.
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Bleacher ReportDepending on how Penix's participation in practice goes this week, the Falcons could potentially have all four of their quarterbacks available when wrapping up the preseason Friday against Tagovalioa's former teammates on the Miami Dolphins.
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The depth of the Indianapolis Colts was tested in Saturday's preseason home opener as the Falcons dominated with an overwhelming score of 34-6 inside Lucas Oil Stadium. It wasn't just that the Falcons piled up in the first half, or needed just four plays to march into the end zone to start the second half. For Indianapolis, the numbers were ugly from virtually every angle. The Colts committed eight penalties, were forced to punt seven times, and started 0-for-9 on third down to collect only 91 total yards of offense with their second unit.
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It predictably went nowhere as Richardson nearly threw an interception while attempting to escape pressure in his own end zone, then was stuffed at the line of scrimmage on a keeper himself. By the start of the fourth quarter, the Colts had punted six times, while picking up just four first downs. Richardson completed just 3-of-9 passes for a mere 24 passing yards, while he added 15 rushing yards on three carries.
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01 ESPN Broncos' Nix throws for TD in return from injury Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who underwent two offseason surgeries to repair a fractured right ankle, made his first preseason appearance Friday night, playing 14 snaps and finishing 6-of-9 passing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
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02 Bleacher Report When asked how the Falcons planned to ramp Penix up to game speed, Stefanski said, "He'll practice Monday in team periods."
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03 Yahoo Sports The Falcons dominated in rushing yards, 461 versus 164 by the Colts. They face the Miami Dolphins in preseason play next week at Hard Rock Stadium. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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