NFL Fans React To Michael Penix Jr. Embarrassing Name Mix-Up (It's What You Think)
Michael Peni*, Jr. makes his big debut.
Accidentally tapping that "s" with your pinkie when you're spelling out "Falcons QB Michael Penix, Jr." is a legit worry.
On Thursday, some poor creature working at WTOC Sports made an unfortunate mishap when the news station spelled "Michael Penis Jr." over an interview clip of the Atlanta Falcons QB.
For that kind of last name, the whoopsie was bound to happen.
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Instead of laying out the differences between Penis and Penix and tearing apart the Savannah TV station, we'll chalk this mistake up to a simple slip-up.
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Penix is the former eighth-overall pick who takes over a QB room, last led by Kirk Cousins who's so chaste he's probably never said the word Penis in his life. Johnson. Little Pal. Doodle. Weenie. The list of options is long.
ATLANTA - Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Penix has a rocket for a left arm. (That's the only rocket we're aware of … )
MPJ aims to live up to the lofty expectations set by his incredible run at Washington, which culminated in a national championship loss to Michigan in 2024.
One fan said on social media: "Michael Penix Jr. is moving up in the world. rock solid guy."
NFL fans reacted to the infamous typo from Thursday.
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