"On Sunday in Week 11, the Falcons were at home to face the Panthers. Earlier this season, Atlanta lost 30-0 to Carolina in Week 3. The Falcons were swept in the season series by the Panthers and are 3-7 in 2025. Atlanta still has seven games left in 2025. Against the Panthers on Sunday, starting QB Michael Penix Jr. re-aggravated a knee injury from earlier in the year."
"In the 2024 NFL draft, the Falcons used the eighth overall pick to select Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington. He was one of six quarterbacks taken in the top 12 picks of his draft class. The NFL media was shocked to see the Falcons select Penix. Just one month before the 2024 NFL draft, Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract."
"Cousins started the first 14 games of the 2024 season for the Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. started the final three games and was the starter to begin the 2025 season. Kirk Cousins is being paid $40+ million per season to be the Falcons' backup. However, Michael Penix re-aggravated a knee injury in Week 11. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team is fearful that Penix could miss the remainder of the season."
On Sunday in Week 11, the Atlanta Falcons lost at home to the Carolina Panthers and were swept in the season series after a 30-0 loss in Week 3; Atlanta stands 3-7 with seven games remaining. Starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. re‑aggravated a prior knee injury against Carolina, exited early, and will seek a second opinion amid fears the injury could end his 2025 season. Kirk Cousins entered to finish the game and would assume starting duties if Penix cannot return. Penix was the Falcons' 2024 eighth overall pick and has a history of major knee and shoulder surgeries.
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