Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked during his Zoom press conference Monday about whether Kirk Cousins will remain his starter, and Morris declined to answer amid external calls for rookie Michael Penix Jr.

The Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta began with a win as the Falcons blew out the New York Giants, 34-7, on Sunday afternoon. The rookie was decisive and poised in his first NFL start, completing 67 percent of his passes for 202 yards and an interception.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was pleased with what he saw from Michael Penix Jr. in his first start.

After weeks of roster uncertainty and losing football, everything went right for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Following quarterback Kirk Cousins' benching, eighth overall draft pick Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris shares some encouraging news about wide receiver Drake London following the win over the Giants.

Despite an overall lack of action and production, the Atlanta Falcons have seen positive things from their rookie class.

Michael Penix Jr. earned a blowout win in his first career start as two pick-sixes from the Falcons defense and steady play from the rookie QB led to a 34-7 victory. Head coach Raheem Morris described the outing as "almost flawless football".

The 7-7 Atlanta Falcons are making a massive move with a playoff spot in the balance. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is being benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

There's always room for improvement in the NFL; and with Kirk Cousins there seems to be a lot of room right now

The Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback position is currently undefined entering Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked during his Zoom press ...

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on London’s status in his postgame press conference. Not only is London okay, it seems that holding him out was a precautionary measure more than anything else. “I believe he could have gone back in,” Morris said. “I look forward to him being able to practice next week.”