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Falcons say Penix to start at QB moving forward
The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, with coach Raheem Morris announcing Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the team's starter moving forward.ESPN - 4h -
Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Kirk Cousins' days in Atlanta over?
Atlanta's win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.ESPN - 6h -
Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017ABC News - 6h -
Falcons make QB change: Kirk Cousins benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal, with $100 million guaranteed this offseasonCBS Sports - 7h -
Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk CousinsABC News - 7h -
Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. named starter over veteran Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons will start rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.NBC News - 7h -
Falcons couldn't hide from Kirk Cousins' flaws, $100 million be damned
Think about how bad that win over the Raiders had to feel in order to make this move.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
After being benched for Michael Penix Jr., what's next for Kirk Cousins?
With Kirk Cousins heading to the bench in Atlanta, it's safe to say his time with the team is over.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. starting QB over Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr. is slated to finish the Falcons' season at quarterback with the playoffs at stake.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Source: Titans benching QB Levis for Week 16
The Titans are planning to make a switch at quarterback this week, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.ESPN - 8h -
Falcons coach noncommittal on Cousins as QB1
Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal Tuesday when asked if Kirk Cousins would remain the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants.ESPN - 9h -
Titans benching Will Levis: Where Tennessee goes from here with team reportedly making QB switch for Week 16
Assessing what the future holds for Levis and TennesseeCBS Sports - 13h -
NFL makes big changes to Week 17 schedule: Three games moved to Saturday, Falcons-Commanders now Sunday night
Week 17 gets a makeover with a Saturday tripleheaderCBS Sports - 15h -
Morris, Cousins agree: QB has 'got to play better'
The Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak and kept hopes of winning the NFC South alive Monday night in a 15-9 win over the Raiders, but Kirk Cousins continued his erratic play, throwing ...ESPN - 18h -
Cousins and Falcons do just enough to beat Raiders 15-9 and keep pace with Bucs in NFC South
Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass in five weeks and the Atlanta Falcons did just enough to beat the struggling Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 and keep pace in the NFC South raceABC News - 23h -
Kirk Cousins acknowledges he must play better if Atlanta Falcons are to make a playoff push
If the Atlanta Falcons are going to make a playoff push, coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins both know the 13-year veteran needs to improve his play over the last three games of the ...ABC News - 1d -
Falcons coach Raheem Morris on Kirk Cousins' struggles: 'We have to play better at the quarterback position'
Cousins has thrown one touchdown compared to nine interceptions over the past five gamesCBS Sports - 1d -
Falcons limp past 2-win Raiders in another tepid effort from offense, Kirk Cousins
A win is a win in the NFL. Just don’t expect Atlanta to clip this one for the highlight reel.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
SMU QB Stone, benched in Sept., enters portal
SMU QB Preston Stone, who was replaced by Kevin Jennings after starting the first three games of the season, entered the transfer portal Tuesday but said he will remain with the team through its ...ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Falcons sticking with Kirk Cousins despite bad QB play, four-game losing skid as Atlanta drops NFC South lead
Raheem Morris wants to win games, and 'Kirk is definitely a part of that'CBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Falcons coach Raheem Morris says slumping Kirk Cousins remains his starting QB
Cousins struggled yet again on Sunday, the Falcons' fourth straight loss.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
It's time for a QB change in AtlantaCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
QB Herbstreit, son of Kirk, commits to Michigan
Class of 2025 quarterback Chase Herbstreit, son of ESPN analyst and former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, committed to Michigan.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
N.F.L. Week 14 Takeaways: Should the Falcons Bench Kirk Cousins?
Atlanta’s offense has looked terrible during its four-game losing streak, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Darnold delivers for Vikings with career-high 347 yards and 5 TDs to beat Falcons, Cousins 42-21
Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 for their sixth straight victoryABC News - Dec. 8 -
Former Super Bowl champion after Falcons' loss to Vikings: 'Now is the time' for Atlanta to bench Kirk Cousins
Bryant McFadden says Atlanta needs a spark under centerCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Cousins throws away Falcons' chances, and possibly their season, in return to Minnesota
The Falcons' season is now in serious trouble, and questions swirl around Cousins as a result.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
WATCH: Vikings perfectly execute famous dance from 'White Chicks' after picking off Kirk Cousins
Cam Bynum and Josh Metellus had their moves on pointCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Falcons' Kirk Cousins gets booed in return to Minnesota, throws interception in first half vs. Vikings
Cousins did not receive a warm welcomeCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Whether Kirk Cousins will be benched this year overlooks an equally important question
With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggling, it's no surprise that the team is putting the word out that he's not in danger of being benched this year.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Kirk Cousins’s Past, Present and Future Are Set to Collide
Atlanta’s faith in the quarterback still holds as he prepares to face his former Minnesota team.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Kirk Cousins returns to face an improved Vikings team, with questions about his future
The Atlanta QB goes back to Minnesota on Sunday to play the Vikings, who are riding high with Sam Darnold.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life
For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Week 14 preview: What is Guerendo's ceiling? Bench Cousins, start Levis? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Welcome to our weekend preview show where we get you ready with everything you need to know heading into Sunday and Monday's action. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to share 3 burning fantasy ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
Will Brinson's NFL Week 14 picks, best bets: Kirk Cousins gets revenge on Vikings, plus sneaky props to know
Best bets from Week 14 of the 2024 NFL seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Falcons QB Cousins is looking to avoid interceptions, have bounce-back game in Minnesota homecoming
Kirk Cousins is set for his return on Sunday to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota
Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 scheduleABC News - Dec. 4 -
Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota: Falcons QB playing for even more than expected against former team
This Week 14 homecoming is critical to Cousins for unexpected reasonsCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Penix ready but believes Cousins will rebound
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said he'll be ready if he's called on to start but believes Kirk Cousins will bounce back from his recent struggles.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. era may begin sooner than we thought after Kirk Cousins' latest stinker
Cousins threw four terrible interceptions on Sunday, and his immobility post-Achilles tear is plainly holding the offense back amid a playoff push. With a top-10 pick waiting in the wings, his seat ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
