Overview

• Morris reiterated that “Mike is our quarterback,” dismissing a switch to Kirk Cousins despite Penix’s in‑game benching in the blowout at Carolina.
• Penix went 18-of-36 for 172 yards with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, before Cousins finished the game.
• Atlanta fired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard and moved offensive coordinator Zac Robinson from the booth to the sideline, with T.J. Yates taking over the receivers room.
• The Falcons rank 31st in scoring at 14.0 points per game, as ESPN reporting cited slow play calls and drops, and an anonymous coach said Penix “can’t see it right now.”
• Penix publicly took responsibility for the offense’s struggles, rejecting excuses and saying he must execute better to put the team in position to win.