The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in second place behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South. The Minnesota Vikings also happen to be second place in their division, but with a record of 12-2. The decision to move on from Kirk Cousins in the off-season came with scrutiny and uncertainty about the immediate future of their franchise.
Fast forward to December, and Minnesota looks like the smart one.
“They Did What?” Vikings Fans Erupt Over Massive Kirk Cousins News Just Before Playoffs
Having struggled in Kirk Cousins’ last five games, the Atlanta Falcons have promoted first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. to starting quarterback:
“After review we have made the decision Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback moving forward,” head coach Raheem Morris said in a statement. “This was a football decision and we are fully focused on preparing the team for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.”
Here is a look at Penix Jr’s stats in college:
Many fans couldn’t believe it:
Kirk left the Vikings to not be a bridge quarterback only to be a bridge quarterback. pic.twitter.com/tqYB9XZ9FQ
— The Brohioan (@TheBrohioan) December 18, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons right now: pic.twitter.com/eYSsHwtYFU
— Moody (@EricNMoody) December 18, 2024
Wow. Not taking anything away from Kirk who is struggling to get it done, but the Falcons being in the playoff conversation and deciding to make a change is certainly not a great outlook for Kirk’s future
— LeatherBrainz (@leatherbrainz) December 18, 2024
120 MILLION WASTED
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰 (@the_det_times) December 18, 2024
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