The Atlanta Falcons have benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The move comes after Cousins' struggles in recent games. The Falcons are currently in the running for the top pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Four teams are in the running for the top pick in the NFL draft: The Falcons, the Texans, the Raiders, and the Colts. The Falcons have made a quarterback change, benching Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr. Stephen A. Smith criticized Cousins after another poor performance in Atlanta's win over the Raiders. Cousins struggled against the Raiders, completing just 11 of 17 passes for 112 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
He has thrown nine interceptions and only one touchdown pass in his last five games. Head Coach Arthur Smith said the decision to switch to Penix was a football decision and they are focused on preparing for their upcoming game. Penix, the Falcons' 2023 first-round draft pick, led Washington to the national championship game last season.
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