Some Atlanta Falcons are reportedly questioning the wisdom of keeping rookie Michael Penix Jr. on the bench while Kirk Cousins flounders.

In terms of “By Nearest Defender” vs. the Vikings, two black eyes shadow the stat sheet following Sunday’s three touchdown loss. Nickel cornerback Dee Alford played 28 coverage snaps for the worst game of his life: eight targets, seven catches, 126 yards, three touchdowns, and a perfect 158.3 passer rating against.

Speculation has been intensifying if the Falcons should start Kirk Cousins or Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback.

Atlanta racked up some 12 penalties for 127 yards in Sunday’s game against Minnesota, marking the team’s highest single-game total this season. It was also the highest individual game total in the NFL until the New York Giants tied that number in their loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons are in a tailspin and whether or not they can snap out of it is anybody’s guess. With Kirk Cousins seemingly unable to break out of his recent funk and the team on a four-game losing streak, the path to the postseason has become more difficult.

Atlanta is 6-7, and it trails the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by one game for the division crown. Outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie acknowledged the Falcons no longer control their own destiny, with Morris noting the Falcons' losing streak coincided with Tampa Bay's three-game winning streak.

As of Dec. 13 the Atlanta Falcons' odds of winning the Super Bowl are listed at +25000. In their most recent game, the Falcons lost 42-21 to the Minnesota Vikings. Kirk Cousins had 344 yards on 23 ...

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Daniel has provided boots-on-ground coverage at the NFL Combine and from the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters, among other destinations, and contributed to the annual Lindy's Sports Magazine ahead of the 2023 offseason. Daniel is a co-host on the ...

The Atlanta Falcons (6-7) are reeling, but they get a perfect opportunity to get right in primetime with a Monday night trip to play the Las Vegas Raiders (2-11).