How Kirk Cousins reacted to benching as Falcons start Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said benching Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Tuesday was strictly a “football decision.” After a rocky 7-7 start, the Falcons' first-year coach told the media Wednesday, just hours after the organization decided to switch direction from Cousins to Penix, that the veteran quarterback He […]
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 […]
Falcons snap 4-game losing streak in much-needed win over Raiders
The Atlanta Falcons' losing streak finally ended on Monday night as Kirk Cousins & Co. earned a long-awaited 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Atlanta improves to 7-7 on the year, which is a big number considering how close the NFC South is at the moment. On the other hand, the Raiders continue to […]
How to watch Falcons vs. Raiders live for free in MNF
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may earn compensation and receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. The second half of Monday Night Football's doubleheader is a cross-conference matchup between a team that has been eliminated from playoff contention and a team that has a strong desire to […]
Falcons vs. Raiders odds, prediction: ‘MNF’ best bets, picks
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may earn compensation and receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. The NFL is a weekly league. Almost any team can look like the world's strongest before spawning in the next match, and vice versa. Sometimes the opponent plays a key role […]
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 […]