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.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris held a press conference on Wednesday and the decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. was the topic of conversation. Among the questions that Morris fielded over the course of his time at the podium was one about whether he anticipates Penix remaining the starter the rest of the way.

The Atlanta Falcons did the inevitable on Tuesday, announcing that they would be switching their starting quarterbacks from veteran Kirk Cousins to rookie southpaw Michael Penix Jr.