Falcons make quarterback decision as Kirk Cousins' struggles continue in 3rd straight loss

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The Atlanta Falcons used their first-round pick back in April on a quarterback, but they are not ready to hand the keys over to him despite their veteran quarterback’s current struggles. 

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris showed his confidence in Kirk Cousins, who had a four-interception game in the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday that moved the Falcons to 6-6 on the season. 

It’s the team’s third consecutive loss, but luckily, the NFC South is still one of the weaker in the NFL as the Falcons are tied for first place with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

So, with a playoff spot in mind and only five games remaining in the regular season, there has been debate about whether the Falcons should make a quarterback change. 

Morris put out that fire before it could get too wild. 

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"I don’t think that’s going to be the issue around here," Morris said in response to a question about Cousins getting benched, via the New York Post. "That guy’s carried us. That guy’s got us to the point where we’re 6–6, first place in the division. Still got everything in front of us, despite what happened today. It’s up to us to bounce back and find a way to win football games, and there’s no better man than 18 to do that for us."

So, Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons’ first-round pick that shocked the football world months ago, will continue