After weeks of roster uncertainty and losing football, everything went right for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Following quarterback Kirk Cousins' benching, eighth overall draft pick Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was pleased with what he saw from Michael Penix Jr. in his first start.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris shares some encouraging news about wide receiver Drake London following the win over the Giants.

Will the Atlanta Falcons be making a change at starting quarterback? "Those things will always be discussed, that's just the nature of the beast in football," Morris said Monday. "It's just so heavily talked about at the quarterback position because there ...

Michael Penix Jr. earned a blowout win in his first career start as two pick-sixes from the Falcons defense and steady play from the rookie QB led to a 34-7 victory. Head coach Raheem Morris described the outing as "almost flawless football".

Morris said the Falcons hoped Kirk Cousins would find a way to improve before they ultimately benched him for Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on London’s status in his postgame press conference. Not only is London okay, it seems that holding him out was a precautionary measure more than anything else. “I believe he could have gone back in,” Morris said. “I look forward to him being able to practice next week.”

Both quarterback Kirk Cousins and head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged the lack of production from under center after the game. When speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Morris didn't shut the door on possibly making a change at the position ahead of the Falcons' Sunday afternoon clash with the New York Giants.

Raheem Morris

Despite his benching, quarterback Kirk Cousins has no 'ill will' with the Atlanta Falcons, and vice versa, according to head coach Raheem Morris.

The NFL released official clinching scenarios for each team in Week 17, and the Eagles have two options. Philadelphia will host Dallas at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, while Washington will host Atlanta on NBC’s Sunday night football. The Falcons will have plenty to play for in Michael Penix’s second start.