It’s a new era in Atlanta … again.

After beginning the season with a winless 0-2 record, the Atlanta Falcons have decided to go back to their franchise quarterback: Michael Penix Jr.

According to a Monday announcement from the Falcons, the first-round pick has been named the starter for its Week 3 contest against the Green Bay Packers.

Penix missed the Falcons’ first two games because he was recovering from ACL surgery. (RELATED: 157-Degree Turf Temperature In Eagles-Titans Game Melts Cleats, Forces Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni To Get IV)

The decision from Atlanta comes........

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