Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old’s poor play
The Atlanta Falcons have changed quarterbacks. Due to Kirk Cousins' recent poor performance, the team will use rookie Michael Penix Jr. The writing was on the wall recently. Cousins, who is in the first year of a four-year, $180 million contract, has only one touchdown pass and nine interceptions in his last five games. CLICK […]
Kirk Cousins benched by Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. to start against Giants
of atlanta falcons Thanks to Monday night's win, they are 7-7 on the NFL season. las vegas raiders. The win kept Atlanta within one game. tampa bay buccaneers After sitting atop the NFC South standings and sweeping the season series against the Buccaneers, the Falcons earned their first tiebreaker against their NFC South rival. They're […]
Falcons bench Kirk Cousins, name Michael Penix Jr. starter
The Falcons head to the bullpen. Atlanta announced Tuesday that Michael Penix Jr. has earned the starting quarterback spot in place of the struggling Kirk Cousins, with head coach Raheem Morris calling the move a “football decision.” . The Falcons were able to leave Las Vegas with a win on Monday night, but Cousins' productivity […]
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. […]