Michael Penix Jr.'s stats today: How did the Falcons rookie QB fare against Giants in Week 16?

Michael Penix Jr. made his first NFL start on Sunday against the New York Giants. The rookie quarterback replaced Kirk Cousins, who managed only one touchdown in the last five games.

Penix wasn't spectacular in the first half of the game, only attempting 14 passes while other players found the end zone for Atlanta.

The Falcons entered halftime with 17 points in their favor, but Penix had little to do with that.

Michael Penix Jr.'s stats against Giants

The numbers of Penix's debut game can be found below.

• Pass attempts: 27
• Pass completions: 18
• Passing yards: 202
• TDs: 0
• INTs: 1
• Sacks: 0-0
• QB Rating: 73.4

For the rest of the game, Michael Penix Jr. only attempted 11 more passes, completing nine more. He surpassed the 200-yard threshold, but besides that, he wasn't as impactful in this game as some of his teammates. That said, he looked solid out there and if he keeps his composure and gets more confident on the field, he could find some rhythm before a potential playoff run.

The Atlanta Falcons dominated the New York Giants from start to finish despite a missed field goal in the game-opening drive. Drew Lock was intercepted twice, even getting one of his passes all the way back to the end zone.

Bijan Robinson played a great game, clocking in 22 rushing attempts for 94 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught two passes for nine yards.

Penix is trying to become his own man and get settled into this offense, but this was a good presentation. The next two weeks should be more challenging for him and should give fans a better look at what he brings to the table.