With Michael Penix Jr. officially out for the season with a partially torn ACL, the Atlanta Falcons are forced to turn to Kirk Cousins for the rest of the way. Through months of trade rumors and speculation surrounding his future in Atlanta, the 37-year-old will finally receive another opportunity to start.
Given the circumstances of his return to the starting lineup, the quarterback transition is an absolute nightmare. The 3-7 Falcons have nothing to play for, no first-round draft pick in 2026, and a coaching staff who is pretty much as good as gone at this point.