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Fantasy football buzz: Michael Penix Jr. elevating Falcons' offense

Bijan Robinson and the rest of the Falcons offense has seen a big uptick in production with Penix under center.

Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa healing, embracing backup QB role

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa said he's not 100% recovered from his oblique injury but is embracing his role as backup to Michael Penix Jr.

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. day-to-day after fouling ball off leg

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Atlanta's game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. X-rays were negative and Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion.

Falcons to start QB Michael Penix on Thursday vs. Packers

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his season debut this Thursday night when he starts against the Packers, the team announced Monday.

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) exits early at Texas

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early Sunday against the Rangers because of left lower back tightness.

Flores Jr. hits go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th as Pirates rally for 4-3 win and series sweep of Royals

— Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series sweep.

Sources: Steelers eye Week 3 return for CB Joey Porter Jr.

The Steelers are planning for Joey Porter Jr. to potentially return for their Week 3 game against the Bengals, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. could play in Week 3

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is nearing a return and could make his 2026 debut on Thursday night against the Packers, sources told ESPN.

No. 3 Notre Dame takes command in second half to beat Michigan State 27-10

— A.J. Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10 on Saturday night.

Martin rushes for 104 yards and a TD to lead Middle Tennessee over Nevada 27-20

— Antonio Martin Jr. ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Roman Gagliano threw for 173 yards and two scores, and Middle Tennessee took down Nevada 27-20 on Saturday.

Demond Williams Jr. racks up 373, 4 TDs as Washington rolls to 48-16 win over Eastern Washington

— Demond Williams Jr. racked up 373 yards and four touchdowns on 27-of-33 passing and Washington put together its best offensive showing of the season in a 48-16 win over Eastern Washington of the Championship Subdivision.

Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

— Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Houston 6-3 Saturday night to drop the Astros out of the AL West lead.

Josh Hoover, Lee Beebe Jr. help No. 4 Hoosiers overcome slow start in 38-0 rout of Western Kentucky

— Josh Hoover threw two touchdown passes, Lee Beebe Jr. added two TD runs and No. 4 Indiana overcame a sluggish first half to blow out Western Kentucky 38-0 on Saturday.

North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 in fourth quarter in game delayed by lightning

— Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and a touchdown, Benjamin Hall has run for 126 yards and has a TD reception as North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter in a game delayed by lightning in the area.

Clemson leads North Carolina 17-15 in fourth quarter in game delayed by lightning

— Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 105 yards and a touchdown, Benjamin Hall has run for 126 yards and has a TD reception as North Carolina leads Clemson 17-15 with 8:11 remaining in the fourth quarter in a game delayed by lightning in the area.