Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan is one of the most prodigious quarterbacks in NFL history, doomed by bad defenses his entire career.

Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons entered Sunday’s home game against the Carolina Panthers on a mission. That mission was to make it into the postseason, but Atlanta was not in control of its own destiny.

With a 39-yard completion to receiver Drake London inside of the final minute of the third quarter, Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surpassed his previous career high of 223 passing yards. He finished 21-for-38 passing for 312 yards, two touchdowns and one interception while adding his first career rushing score.

Here’s everything we know from Sunday’s walk-off win over the Atlanta Falcons: Quarterback Bryce Young recorded a career-high five touchdowns. He completed 25 of his 34 throws for 251 yards and three scores while rushing for 24 yards and two more visits to the end zone.

It was a back-and-forth offensive battle between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. With a Falcons win and Tampa Bay loss, they would make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. While the offense was rolling,