The Atlanta Falcons entered a new era on Sunday, replacing the highly-paid Kirk Cousins with rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as they try to keep pace in the NFC South. It took a while to get the wheels spinning, as Atlanta went scoreless in the first quarter, but put up 17 in the second quarter thanks to a pick-six by Jessie Bates III and a touchdown run by Bijan Robinson .
The Falcons had a chance to put up even more points before halftime but Penix Jr. sabotaged that opportunity by throwing an interception near the Giants' goal line. Falcons wideout Drake London made the tackle on the return— and it sparked a fight that led to a punch being thrown.
