Falcons Stick with Kirk Cousins Despite Four-Game Losing Streak

Coach Raheem Morris reaffirms commitment to Cousins while resisting calls to start rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has reiterated his support for Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback despite recent struggles, including eight interceptions and no touchdowns in the past four games.
Atlanta has fallen to second place in the NFC South after a four-game losing streak, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now leading the division at 7-6.
Morris emphasized that rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the team's first-round draft pick, is the franchise's future but will not be rushed into action to avoid potentially harming his development.
The Falcons face a favorable schedule in their remaining four games, including matchups against three teams with two or fewer wins, starting with the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.
Morris expressed confidence that Cousins can recover and lead the team to a late-season playoff push, though he acknowledged the need to evaluate performance across all positions.