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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 - 1h

Kirk Cousins is done as Falcons' starting QB. What's next for the player and team?

Atlanta is turning to Michael Penix Jr. and isn't looking back. But this raises serious questions about the future for the Falcons and the veteran quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

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 - 13h

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 - 16h

Falcons snap losing streak, hang on to beat Raiders

Atlanta got big-time special teams help, while Bijan Robinson has 125 yards on 22 carries in the win.

ESPN - 1d

2025 NFL Draft order: Raiders retake No. 1 overall pick from Giants after loss to Falcons on Monday night

A look at the current draft order

CBS 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

'Is this good enough for Mom?' How his mother's memory inspires Falcons All-Pro Chris Lindstrom

Dawn Lindstrom died on Dec. 21, 2021, which makes this time of year especially sentimental for Chris and his family.

ESPN - 1d

Week 15 Monday Night Football bets: NFL anytime touchdown scorer props for Vikings-Bears, Raiders-Falcons

SportsLine's NFL model locked in its MNF NFL anytime touchdown picks for Bears vs. Vikings and Falcons vs. Raiders

CBS Sports - 1d

Vikings roll over Bears, Falcons fend off Raiders on Monday Night Football doubleheader

It wasn't a great night of football across the board, but Week 15 of he NFL season is already over.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Monday Night Football betting guide: AI, model, expert, props, DFS picks for Vikings-Bears, Raiders-Falcons

SportsLine's team of Vegas experts, NFL model, and AI PickBot just revealed its NFL betting preview for Vikings vs. Bears and Falcons vs. Raiders

CBS Sports - 1d

Raiders vs. Falcons where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, prediction for Week 15 'MNF' game

Two ailing teams look to get right in prime time

CBS Sports - 1d

NFL DFS, Bears vs. Vikings, Falcons vs. Raiders: DraftKings, FanDuel picks on Week 15 Monday Night Football

Daily Fantasy millionaire Mike McClure shares his top NFL daily Fantasy football picks for Vikings vs. Bears and Raiders vs. Falcons on Monday Night Football

CBS Sports - 1d

NFL DFS Monday Night Football picks: Vikings-Bears, Falcons-Raiders fantasy advice on DraftKings, FanDuel

SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor shares his Week 15 NFL DFS picks, stacks, sleepers, rankings, values, lineups and player pool for Bears vs. Vikings and Raiders vs. Falcons on MNF

CBS Sports - 1d

Desmond Ridder expected to start for Raiders vs. former Falcons team on Monday night, per report

Atlanta selected Ridder in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft

CBS Sports - 1d

Patrick Mahomes injury update, plus Falcons-Raiders picks and Bears-Vikings best bets for 'MNF'

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 16

CBS Sports - 1d

Jill Jacobson, actor who appeared in 'Falcon Crest' and 'Star Trek,' dies at 70

Actor Jill Jacobson, known for her work in the 'Star Trek' franchise and series 'Falcon Crest,' died after a long illness, The Times confirms. She was 70.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Monday Night Football: How to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL game tonight

The Falcons play the Raiders in a Monday Night Football doubleheader this week. Here's how to watch all the action on the field.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

South Africa's Takealot bets on townships to fend off global rivals

South Africa's biggest e-commerce retailer, Takealot, has hired thousands of personal shoppers to help it penetrate townships and rural areas and fend off increased competition from global rivals, ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat

Google has unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence

ABC News - 6d

Four Verts: Falcons' late-season collapse isn't surprising, and how dangerous are the Seahawks?

After leading the NFC South early, Kirk Cousins the the Falcons have lost four straight to fall out of the playoff picture. This is what they do.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 Atlanta

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

Week 14 recap: Rams beat Bills in instant classic, Falcons' panic, Chiefs win west | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

Week 14's Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place ...

Yahoo Sports - 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 victory

ABC 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 center

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

2024 NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Sam Darnold, Bryce Young steal the spotlight as Falcons, Jets fall again

A look at some of Sunday's best and worst performers

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Every Justin Jefferson catch from 2-TD game vs. Falcons Week 14

Watch Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's Week 14 highlights as he exploded to catch seven passes for 132 yards with a pair of touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons.

Yahoo 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

Justin Jefferson ends longest TD drought of his career with an assist from bizarre Falcons penalty

The Falcons somehow committed a defensive holding penalty on a field goal, setting the stage for Jefferson to end his scoring drought.

Yahoo 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 welcome

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings will meet this Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Vikings vs. Falcons where to watch: TV channel, NFL kickoff time, live stream, spread, odds

After a tough loss, Atlanta's task gets no easier against mighty Minnesota

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

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 2023

ABC 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 schedule

ABC 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 reasons

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFL playoff picture: With the NFC South now a coin flip, here's how Falcons and Buccaneers project to finish

The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say the race between Atlanta and Tampa Bay for the division title is up for grabs

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

NFL playoff picture through Week 13: Bills, Chiefs clinch playoff spots as Lions try to fend off Vikings, Eagles in NFC race

Both the Bills and the Chiefs are officially headed to the playoffs after they locked up their divisions this weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 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

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