Falcons quarterback Michael Penix may not be an elite runner, but he still has the ability to escape the pocket when the play breaks down. With Atlanta near the goal line, Penix was flushed from the pocket before scrambling for the game-tying touchdown in the second quarter.
Watch Penix’s first career rushing touchdown, as shared by the Falcons social media team below.
LAY OUT, MP9!
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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 5, 2025
The Falcons and Panthers are tied up at 17 with the second quarter winding down in Atlanta.
