Aaron Rodgers Weighs in on Kirk Cousins' Falcons Benching: 'Not a Lot of Patience'
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' decision to bench signal caller Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
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Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 17 game?
The Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders play Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Commanders' Northwest Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 17 schedule. Which team will win the Sunday Night Football game?
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Falcons Regain NFC South Lead, Control Playoff Destiny as Bucs Lose to Cowboys
ATLANTA -- As if the Atlanta Falcons' Sunday couldn't get any better, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland gave Atlanta an early Christmas present. But only after stealing one from Tampa Bay ...
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Atlanta Falcons: Insider gives shocking update on Kirk Cousins’ future, contradicting reports
The Atlanta Falcons suddenly became one of the biggest stories in the NFL this season when they made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins after signing the former Vikings QB to a massive four-year ...
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Atlanta Falcons bench Kirk Cousins, will go with Michael Penix 'moving forward'
There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...
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Falcons have Big Penix Energy, but QB change may be too little, too late for Atlanta
For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Falcons have won eight games in a season. One more would get them their first winning season since that campaign as well. Back in the win column for the ...
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Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons return two picks for TDs, beat hapless Giants 34-7
Then he played like a veteran for the Atlanta Falcons. Penix's first NFL start went about as smoothly as it could, helped greatly by a defense that returned two interceptions for touchdowns Sunday ...
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3 Atlanta Falcons who won’t be back in 2025 because of Kirk Cousins’ dead money
After weeks of waiting, the Atlanta Falcons finally made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins — Atlanta's big-ticket free agency signing from last ...
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Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
He lacked a touchdown pass, but Michael Penix Jr., did just about everything else on the positive Sunday in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to keep his 8-7 Falcons deep in the hunt of a playoff ...
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Michael Penix Jr. gives the Falcons meaningful hope, and that's a big deal
The Atlanta Falcons got a glimpse at something at home on Sunday that the franchise has not seen since 2008: promising signs from a first-round quarterback. Now, the franchise has only taken two ...
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Michael Penix Jr picks up first career victory as starter as Falcons trounce Giants
Welcome to the NFL, Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback was thrust into the Atlanta Falcons’ starting role earlier this week as Kirk Cousins’ struggles became too much for the team to bear.