keeping their playoff hopes alive in their race to win the NFC South. On Saturday, the Falcons posted their congratulations to Penix and his fiancée, Olivia Carter, on their engagement.

From one milestone to another. Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Saturday, just days after making his first NFL start on Dec. 22.

Penix proposed to his fiancée Olivia Carter on Christmas ... The Falcons could clinch the NFC South with a win if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also lose to the Carolina Panthers.