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Michael Penix Jr. Addresses Pistol Formation Debate in Atlanta

As Michael Penix Jr. recovers from an ACL injury, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback remains at the center of conversation in the early parts of the NFL offseason. The franchise is entering a new era, ...
The New York Times

Under center? The pistol? Falcons still searching for the right offensive identity

In his second start of the season last week, Kirk Cousins completed 16 of 23 passes for 199 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a win over the Saints. Sean Gardner / Getty Images FLOWERY ...
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There's already a bad narrative surrounding Zac Robinson and he's barely been with the Buccaneers

Per Sumer Sports, Robinson ran pistol to the point where the Atlanta Falcons led the NFL with 412 plays out of the formation in 2024 and 387 in 2025. The Falcons were efficient when deploying pistol, ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons’ offensive change was to attack Saints, not get out of the ‘pistol’

Next up for the Falcons: The Jets at 1 p.m. Sunday in New Jersey. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, ...
Sports Illustrated

Michael Penix Jr. Addresses Pistol Formation Debate in Atlanta

Michael Penix Jr. says he’s comfortable in pistol or under center as the Atlanta Falcons transition into a new offensive era under Kevin Stefanski. Iain MacMillan, senior editor of Sports Illustrated, ...