The Atlanta Falcons had a massive letdown at home against the Seattle Seahawks. An offense that was on fire only mustered 14 points and turned the ball over on three straight possessions late in the game.
Kirk Cousins was partially to blame for the struggles as he felt the pressure all day. He made a critical mistake by trying to throw a ball with a defender right on him and throwing a high pass to Pitts that was intercepted to cap his day.
Things got so out of hand that the coaching staff turned to rookie Michael Penix Jr. on the last drive. He only threw one pass, completing it, before time ticked off the clock. But what is next at the position?
Kirk Cousins is still the Atlanta Falcons quarterback moving forward
Fans love to place blame on a quarterback, whether it is fair or not. The Falcons’ blowout loss to the Seahawks has definitely drummed up some angry fans who want Michael Penix Jr. to continue playing while the veteran sits on the bench…