Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old's poor play

The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback.

Due to Kirk Cousins' recent struggles, the team will be going with rookie Michael Penix Jr.

The writing had been on the wall recently.

In his last five games, Cousins, in the first year of a four-year, $180 million deal, has just one touchdown pass and nine interceptions. 

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When the Falcons took Penix with the eighth pick, it sent shockwaves around the league, considering it was just weeks after they had signed Cousins to his deal. However, the Falcons need a boost, and apparently they think this is it.

"After review, we have made the decision Michael Pe...