Kirk Cousins Benched, Replaced by Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins Benched, Replaced by Michael Penix Jr. As Falcons Struggle vs. Broncos
The Atlanta Falcons made a change under center amid struggles against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Atlanta pulled quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of
Falcons' Kirk Cousins clears the air on injury status after Broncos loss
Facing back-to-back losses, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins clears up misconceptions about his stint on the team's injury report.
Controversy? Kirk Cousins benched for Michael Penix Jr. in blowout
Cousins was benched for the second time this season in a blowout loss. Is that a sign of changes coming in Atlanta?
Falcons Stock Report After Broncos Blowout: Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Lake Trending Down
From quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promise to Kirk Cousins's struggles, here's who's rising and falling after the Atlanta Falcons' loss to the Denver Broncos.
Michael Penix replaces Kirk Cousins with Falcons down 38-6
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has torn the Falcons apart on Sunday, so the NFC South team is using the final minutes of the blowout as a chance to see their first-round quarterback in action.
Falcons' Kirk Cousins: TD drought hits two games
TD drought hits two games
Broncos 28, Falcons 6: Cody Barton picks off Kirk Cousins
Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver hosts the Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High. Live updates Third-quarter updates No pressure (4:05 p.m.): Falcons pass rush has been nonexistent this whole game.
OLB Jonah Elliss sacks QB Kirk Cousins | Broncos vs. Falcons
Inside linebacker Cody Barton intercepts quarterback Kirk Cousins for Denver's first takeaway vs. the Falcons. Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss takes down quarterback Kirk Cousins for a 7-yard loss. Quarterback Bo Nix finds wide receiver Troy Franklin for his third touchdown pass of the day to extend the Broncos' lead over the Falcons.
As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup
On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage time
Falcons make Michael Penix Jr move in blowout loss vs. Broncos
Down 38-6 in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons figuratively waved a white flag against the Denver Broncos. While rookie Bo Nix shredded the Falcons, when Atlanta got the ball back with 9:03 left,
Michael Penix Jr.'s first completion vs. Broncos goes for 20-yard gain to midfield
Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enters the Falcons' Week 11 matchup with the Denver Broncos and immediately finds wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud for a 20-yard gain.
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins wins Pro Football Network Midseason award
After investing heavily in the quarterback position during the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are sitting pretty atop the NFC ...
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Kirk Cousins advances Falcons into the red zone with 15-yard pass to London
Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Kirk Cousins' slant strike to Falcons' wide receiver Drake London sets up the Falcons' offense inside of the red zone. Watch the best defensive plays by the ...
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Falcons Blown Out by Broncos, Limp into Bye Week with NFC South Lead: 3 Takeaways
The Atlanta Falcons' pseudo-rallying cry under quarterback Kirk Cousins has become Bankroll Fresh's hit song "Take Over Your Trap" -- but Atlanta did anything but in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the ...
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Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Kirk Cousins
After listing 16 players on their estimated Wednesday injury report, that number jumped to 18 at Thursday’s practice. Wide ...
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Cousins' 26-yard connection with London gets Falcons into Broncos territory
Denver Broncos' defensive lineman Malcolm Roach makes his way into the lap of Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Kirk Cousins and takes him down for a 7-yard sack. Watch the highlights from the Week 11 ...