Almost immediately after the Atlanta Falcons surprisingly made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, reporters and analysts suggested that Atlanta could look to move on from veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins following the ongoing season.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saw a receiver sit down in a soft spot in the zone defense recently in practice, and he looked off inside linebacker Nate Landman and zipped it in for a completion.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins believes the organization has the resources to make a Super Bowl charge.

The team marched down the field before quarterback Kirk Cousins connected with wide receiver Drake London for a touchdown. It was London’s fifth touchdown of the season, however, the Seahawks have since scored to take a 24-14 lead. Watch London’s touchdown grab below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

The rookie report is picking up steam. This week, we saw all but one member of the 2024 draft class active, and we even got a long-awaited glimpse at rookie quarterback Michael Penix in game action. Were these consequential snaps?

He didn't want to risk injury to starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, so Morris ordered a switch to rookie Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8