The Atlanta Falcons didn’t practice on Wednesday but officially named Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback. While the decision to bench Kirk Cousins wasn’t easy, it was clearly time for the team to give the rookie a shot. With the playoffs still in reach, there is some pressure on Penix to perform well over the final three games, but he’s been preparing for this day for a … [Read more...] about Michael Penix Jr. on phone call with Kirk Cousins, Costco hot dogs
NFL rushing leaders (including Bijan Robinson) entering Week 16
The Atlanta Falcons will officially begin the Michael Penix Jr. era in Week 16, but another former top-10 pick is having quite the season. Second-year running back Bijan Robinson has earned his spot among the NFL’s elite rushers. In Week 15, Robinson carried the Falcons to victory with 125 rushing yards on 22 attempts. This was enough to put Robinson over 1,000 rushing yards … [Read more...] about NFL rushing leaders (including Bijan Robinson) entering Week 16
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on QB change, injury news
On Tuesday night, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris officially made the quarterback change fans have been waiting for. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. will take over for veteran Kirk Cousins starting in Week 16. Cousins has struggled over the last five games and Morris felt it was time for a change. The Falcons head coach held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to … [Read more...] about Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on QB change, injury news
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins discusses benching, what future holds
Even though things haven’t gone his way lately, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins continues to show up and face the music. Despite being benched on Tuesday, Cousins didn’t vanish from the team or suddenly need a mysterious surgery. The veteran quarterback met with the media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss losing his job and his future in the NFL. “It’s pro football and … [Read more...] about Falcons QB Kirk Cousins discusses benching, what future holds
Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Kaleb McGary
The Atlanta Falcons have had a busy couple of days following their Monday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders. On Tuesday, the team decided to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. for the rest of the season. The Falcons will face the New York Giants this weekend in Penix’s first NFL start. While the team did not hold practice on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Kaleb McGary