Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon shockingly smacked a heckling Washington Commanders fan before SNF.

The Atlanta Falcons have benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who will make his first-ever start on Sunday at home against the New York Giants.

In a bold and unexpected move, the Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. This significant change comes as the Falcons ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) works against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski ...

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.

The NFL announced concrete plans Tuesday to flex the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders to play on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 8:20 p.m. versus being standard timed on the previous day.

The schedule might work in the Falcons' favor, however. Atlanta faces just one team with a winning record the rest of the way, which leaves the door wide open for Cousins & Co. in the NFC South.

The Raiders are 43-32-1 all-time on Monday Night Football and will look to add to that win total in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons. Take a look at what the Falcons' players and coaches had to ...

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris doesn't appear to be in a rush to insert rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. into the starting offense and bench veteran Kirk Cousins. Morris told ...

In the midst of a lost season, the Las Vegas Raiders have a chance to play spoiler in their Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, a team that is struggling in its quest to make the playoffs.