Atlanta Falcons, Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix

Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.
Falcons’ late-season storylines, starting with what to do with Kirk Cousins
Linebacker JD Bertrand, a fifth-round pick, has played 131 snaps. Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, a second-round pick, has played 104. Defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, a fourth-round pick, has played 19 and was inactive for the 12th time on Sunday.
After ‘nearly flawless’ first start, can Michael Penix Jr. lead Falcons to playoffs?
In his first NFL start, Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. brought Atlanta one step closer to the postseason. Here's how he did it.
With rookie QB Penix showing poise in starting debut, the Falcons again control their playoff hopes
Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was 'Great' Mentor to Michael Penix Jr. Before First Start
Despite his benching, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins strongly supported rookie passer Michael Penix Jr. in Sunday's win over the New York Giants.
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. begins initiation against Giants
With their playoff hopes fading fast, the Atlanta Falcons benched $180 million quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of a Sunday meeting with the visiting

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Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw ...
On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes and the Colts, Dolphins ...
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A Christmas Wish List For The Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have made a plethora of head-scratching decisions since their last playoff appearance in 2017. From ...
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Falcons playoff scenarios: What's at stake win or lose in Week 16 vs Giants
No pressure, rookie. Michael Penix Jr is now the starter for the Atlanta Falcons after veteran Kirk Cousins was benched because of multiple consecutive brutal performances in a row. But the stakes ...
NFL Power Rankings Week 17: The Buccaneers, Falcons, and the NFC's most pointless standoff
Neither the Buccaneers nor the Falcons will stand much of a chance against the NFC's No. 5 seed. Right now, that's the 13-win ...
Atlanta Falcons 34, NY Giants 7: Dubious franchise history made in 10th straight loss
Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Can Malik Nabers and Co. match Atlanta production in QB Michael Penix's first start?
Kirk Cousins made himself even more money on the Falcons bench this weekend
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the New York Giants on Sunday, 34-7, and then got some help from the Dallas Cowboys in their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccanee ...
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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Validates Belief in 'Almost Flawless' First Start
but that's exactly where the Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback wanted it to be. Blair was heading into a zone filled with New York Giants defenders, a big hit almost surely waiting for him if the ...
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Falcons Week 17 injury report: Latest update on Drake London
Drake London was listed as questionable on Wednesday’s report due to a knee injury. The third-year wideout exited last week’s ...