"The Falcons' selection of Penix in last year's draft was perhaps the biggest surprise of the event, as the club had just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative free agent contract. Cousins' demotion in favor of Penix during the 2024 campaign triggered plenty of trade/release speculation this offseason, though the trade deadline has passed and Cousins remains on the roster."
"The 37-year-old was not particularly impressive in relief of Penix in the above-referenced Miami contest, and while Penix has flashed at times, his overall body of work puts him in the bottom half of the league in terms of both traditional quarterback rating (86.8) and QBR (53.6). The Falcons have now lost four in a row, and Penix started the last three games in that span (although those losses came by a combined 10 points, and the last two defeats were decided in overtime)."
Michael Penix Jr. could miss additional time after aggravating a prior knee bone bruise that already forced him out of Week 8. The injury reportedly worsened during Sunday's loss to the Panthers, and Atlanta fears its QB1 could be sidelined for a stretch. The Falcons drafted Penix last year despite signing Kirk Cousins, and Cousins remained on the roster after a demotion and offseason trade speculation. Cousins relieved Penix in the Miami game and struggled, while Penix's season numbers include an 86.8 passer rating, 53.6 QBR, and a 58.8% completion rate. Atlanta is 3-7 and has lost four straight.
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