Falcons HC makes decision on Kirk Cousins as fans rally for Michael Penix Jr. - Source: Imagn
When the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in this year's draft, despite signing veteran Kirk Cousins in the offseason, many thought that it was foolhardy to waste a pick on a quarterback instead of getting weapons for an established starter. Atlanta fans, though, are glad they have a first-round backup because the former Vikings star has struggled mightily in recent weeks.
He had one of his worst outings on his return to Minnesota this week. Instead of it being a triumphant homecoming and revenge, his successor for the NFC North team, Sam Darnold, burnished his MVP credentials. The Falcons were walloped 42-21 and ceded top spot in the NFC South to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Their path to the playoffs through a Wild Card looks complicated, so winning the division is seemingly the best way to make the postseason.
