Michael Penix Jr. could have crumbled. A pair of negative plays outside his control threatened the Atlanta Falcons' comeback effort against the Washington Commanders. Between a phantom holding call an ...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants, with Kirk Cousins headed to the bench.

Just 14 games into the first season after they made the curious dual moves of signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are making a change at quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk ... Cousins was officially benched and Penix Jr. was named Atlanta’s starter on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, putting the weight of the team ...

That's been the question on everyone's minds as current starter Kirk Cousins continues to struggle. On Tuesday, it became more apparent that it's also a question on the mind of Raheem Morris ...

For us, our mentality is to find a way to win the next game." ATLANTA'S QB CONUNDRUM:Kirk Cousins, Falcons pass offense remain lethargic. Is it time for Michael Penix Jr.? On Tuesday, when asked ...