Photos: Falcons crush Giants in Michael Penix Jr.'s debut

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Photos: Falcons crush Giants in Michael Penix Jr.'s debut

The Falcons easily defeated the Giants, 34-7, on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Michael Penix Jr.'s debut as the starting quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) tackled by New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) short of the first down in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) and New York Giants defensive end Elijah Garcia (90) fight after an interception call in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to throw the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) runs the ball against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) tackles New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (21) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (34) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates a catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) is knocked out of bounds by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata (90) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates with Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) after Robinson runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) runs the ball in for a pick-6 and celebrates in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) juggles the ball leading to a New York Giants interception by cornerback Cor'Dale Flott (28) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) reacts to being tackled just short of the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) tackled by New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) short of the first down in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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