Fansided · Oct 9, 2025
Falcons’ $180 million problem is quickly becoming impossible to ignore
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons | Kevin C. Cox/GettyImagesThe Atlanta Falcons didn’t just beat the Washington Commanders in Week 4—Michael Penix Jr. may have ended the quarterback debate in Atlanta once and for all.
Only days earlier, Raheem Morris doubled down on Penix as the Falcons' starter despite mounting criticism. Penix entered Week 4 ranked 28th in completion percentage, 35th in touchdowns, and 27th in passer rating.
His low point came in a 30-0 loss to Carolina in Week 3, where he threw two interceptions as the Dirty Birds were shut out. With a $180 million veteran waiting in the wings, the easy call would have been to pivot to Kirk Cousins.
