In the second half of the game, Penix completed just five of 16 pass attempts. Furthermore, over the last four games (all losses), the [Falcons have not converted a third down between 6 and 10 yards.](https://x.com/TerrinWaack/status/1985400824432861512?s=20)
Morris kept his support behind his young quarterback on Monday.
"Mike's gotta play better. He wants to play better. He's always going to be one of those guys who is very hard on himself," [Morris said](https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/raheem-morris-michael-penix-falcons-offense). "But he is a young man. He is a first-year quarterback, in his first year. And we need to play better for him and around him."
The Atlanta defense, which had been one of the best in the league heading into the game, kept after Daniel Jones throughout the game, sacking him 7.0 times. But he was able to get out on scrambles several times on the last drive in regulation, setting up a game-tying field goal that took them to overtime.
And the biggest stat of all, Jonathan Taylor. The top running back in the league finished with 32 rushes for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. His 83-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the longest rushing play this season (surpassing Bijan Robinson).