Overview

• With Atlanta trailing 27-0, Kirk Cousins replaced Penix with 10:44 remaining, and the Falcons were shut out 30-0 in Carolina.
• Penix finished 18-of-36 for 172 yards with two interceptions, including a pick-six, while Cousins went 5-of-7 for 29 yards.
• Morris told reporters Cousins will not start next week and described the move as keeping players out of harm’s way in a decided game.
• Penix and the team noted early headset communication problems, but both coach and quarterback rejected using that as an excuse for the performance.
• Fans and analysts questioned the quarterback plan on social media as Atlanta fell to 1-2 ahead of hosting the Commanders in Week 4.