Overview

• Atlanta benched Penix with 10:44 remaining while trailing 27-0 at Carolina and went on to lose 30-0.
• Penix finished 18-of-36 for 172 yards with two interceptions, including a pick-six by Chau Smith‑Wade, and was not sacked.
• Kirk Cousins entered in mop-up duty and went 5-of-7 for 29 yards as the Falcons failed to score.
• Morris said the game was out of hand and firmly ruled out a quarterback competition this week.
• Players and coaches reported early headset issues and broader execution problems, fan calls for Cousins intensified, and reports note he remains an expensive backup with no active trade market; Washington visits next before an early Week 5 bye.