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Falcons Bench Michael Penix in 30-0 Loss to Panthers, Rekindling QB Questions

The shutout and a pick-six have Atlanta weighing its Week 4 starter after the rookie was pulled late.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 14: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on against the Minnesota Vikings before the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Atlanta fell to 1-2 after being blanked 30-0 by Carolina at Bank of America Stadium.
  • With 10:44 remaining and the Falcons down 27-0, Raheem Morris replaced Michael Penix Jr. with Kirk Cousins.
  • Penix finished 18-of-36 for 172 yards with two interceptions, including a pick-six by Chau Smith-Wade.
  • Cousins went 5-of-7 for 29 yards in relief, and the Falcons failed to score on his drives.
  • Online reaction turned harsh as fans called for a change, leaving the starting decision for Washington unresolved.