As starting quarterback Kirk Cousins struggles, the Atlanta Falcons are receiving external pressure to consider a switch to rookie first-rounder Michael Penix.
Cousins' return to Minnesota, his NFL home from 2018 through 2023, on Sunday comes as he is hearing speculation about his job security in Atlanta. Cousins has thrown six interceptions with no touchdowns in the Falcons' three-game losing streak. That includes four picks in last week's 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, his most in a decade.
Ahead of Week 14, NFL.com's Eric Edholm placed the Falcons at No. 19 on his Week 14 NFL power rankings.
Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department argued the Atlanta Falcons should target a wide receiver in 2025 NFL free agency.
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith turned down the North Carolina head coach job which means he may have NFL options.
Should Saquon Barkley be considered the Eagles' most important addition of the past offseason? Will the Falcons' decline continue? Entering Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season, Kevin Patra assesses five emerging takes,
Kirk Cousins threw his last touchdown pass in a 27-21 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 3. Cousins has thrown a total of six interceptions over his last three outings--all losses for the Atlanta Falcons .
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Why does Young look so much more comfortable now? Is it time for the Falcons to pull the plug on Cousins and start Michael Penix Jr.?
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on his biggest adjustment to life in the NFL and gives his thoughts on other rookie quarterbacks in this one-on-one interview.
The Atlanta Falcons stunned the NFL world in the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with their first-round pick, just weeks after signing veteran quarterback Kirk ...