Overview

• Michael Penix Jr. went 21-of-38 for 241 yards and one touchdown in a 20-10 loss to the 49ers, prompting fresh calls from some fans to reinstall Kirk Cousins.
• Atlanta is 3-3 through seven weeks, with offensive inconsistency outside of Bijan Robinson’s production, according to OutKick.
• Kirk Cousins has described the backup role as the reality of his late-career stage and said he called Penix to be in his corner and help however he can.
• The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed in March, heightening scrutiny of the quarterback decision.
• Head coach Raheem Morris turned to Penix in December, and the rookie delivered early wins, including a 24-14 Monday night victory over the Bills with a 20-of-32, 250-yard, one-touchdown, zero-interception performance.