The Atlanta Falcons have announced that Michael Penix will take over as the starting quarterback, displacing Kirk Cousins. This decision comes after Cousins' poor performance over the past five games, where he recorded a 1:9 touchdown to interception ratio. Despite a recent win against the Raiders, Cousins' individual performance was lackluster, leading to the team's decision to move forward with Penix.
- Kirk Cousins' struggles have led to his replacement as starting QB.
- Michael Penix will now lead the Falcons as they prepare for their upcoming game.
Kirk Cousins | QB
Injury
Trade
Week 15
112 pass yards
1 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Cousins struggled significantly over the last five games.
- His recent performance included a 1:9 TD:INT ratio.
Michael Penix | QB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 15
- Penix will be the new starting quarterback for the Falcons.
- His performance will be crucial for the team's playoff hopes.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons are looking to turn around their season with a new starting quarterback.
- Playoff contention is still a possibility, but will depend on the performance of Penix.