Falcons head coach Raheem Morris made it clear after Sunday's loss to the Chargers that the team is sticking with Kirk Cousins as his starting quarterback, but Cousins will need to play better in order to keep further calls for Michael Penix Jr. at bay.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. says he'll be ready if he's called on to start but he believes Kirk Cousins will bounce back from his recent struggles.
Could it be time for a quarterback change in Atlanta?
Cousins threw four terrible interceptions on Sunday, and his immobility post-Achilles tear is plainly holding the offense back amid a playoff push. With a top-10 pick waiting in the wings, his seat is scalding.
Nix threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns to help keep the Broncos in control of the final playoff berth in the AFC.