The Falcons’ Kirk Cousins experiment is dead, and it’s time for Michael Penix Jr. to start
If you're a Falcons fan and think it's worth celebrating after a win against the Raiders, I don't know what to tell you. Atlanta had one of its most putrid performances of the season on Monday night, fighting tooth and nail against one of the NFL's worst teams, winning 15-9 in Las Vegas. It's amazing […]
Kirk Cousins benching feels close after ugly Falcons game
The Falcons easily defeated the lowly Raiders on Monday Night Football, and Kirk Cousins' battle is nearing a boiling point. Cousins, 36, went 11-of-17 for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the 15-9 win, and head coach Raheem Morris scolded the veteran after the game. “He's got to play better and obviously he's […]
Kirk Cousins is a statue, and it’s killing the Falcons
It felt only too fitting that this very Kirk Cousins game happened in Minnesota. Even on days when the Atlanta Falcons moved the ball pretty well (their 53.4% success rate in Week 14 was better than the Bills and Rams, and their 496 yards of total offense ranked third among all NFL teams) – Lost […]
Kirk Cousins’ contract is why Falcons are stuck with QB for another year
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was signed to be a starter after 2024, but the team then selected Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousins' current instability makes it more likely that the veteran won't be a starter in 2025. Kirk Cousins 2024 Statistics Kirk Cousins' play has put […]
Vikings’ Sam Darnold wrecks Falcons with 5 touchdowns, spoils Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota
Kirk Cousins may be back at U.S. Bank Stadium, the place he called home for six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, but his Atlanta Falcons are no match for his replacement quarterback. Ta. Sam Darnold He threw for five touchdown passes and over 300 yards, defeating the Falcons 42-21 and improving the Vikings to 11-2 […]
Falcons’ Kirk Cousins approach revealed as Michael Penix Jr. looms over struggling veteran
Kirk Cousins doesn't have to worry about the bench any time soon. On Sunday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Cousins will not be benched in place of rookie Michael Penix Jr. despite his recent struggles. “They believe he'll bounce back, they believe he's resilient,” Rapoport said of the Falcons. “They want to rally around […]
Falcons make quarterback decision as Kirk Cousins’ struggles continue in 3rd straight loss
The Atlanta Falcons used a first-round pick on their quarterback in April, but aren't ready to hand him the keys despite the veteran quarterback's current struggles. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris showed confidence in Kirk Cousins, who had four interceptions against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, leading the Falcons to 6-6 on the season. […]
Raheem Morris reveals Kirk Cousins’ status as Falcons struggle
The Falcons continue to use Kirk Cousins after he threw four interceptions during the team's three-game losing streak. Atlanta fell to 6-6 with a 17-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday due to Cousins' high turnovers, but head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday there are no plans to replace the quarterback. he said. “I […]
Giants 2025 quarterback candidates: Shedeur Sanders, Kirk Cousins
Daniel Jones' benching on Monday all but guarantees he won't be the Giants' quarterback in 2025. So who will be after Jones is released? The most likely candidates are: Cam Ward, Miami His two transfers show he throws a mean fastball and has made steady progress from Incarnate Word to Washington State to Miami. He […]
Kirk Cousins isn’t going to win in Atlanta because he’s still a Costco hotdog
A typical Kirk Cousins football game took place at the Superdome on Sunday. He passed for 300 yards, a solid completion percentage, and an additional liter. The Falcons, currently 6-4, look vulnerable at the top of the chaotic and awful NFC South, but it's becoming abundantly clear that this plan isn't going to work, regardless […]