Atlanta looked dead in the water against the Philadelphia Eagles before Cousins led a dramatic, game-winning drive in the final minute, staving off any serious talk about his job security (for now).
Only 43 days later, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot provided one of the biggest shocks in recent draft history, selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick. Penix, 24, is one of the oldest quarterbacks taken in the first round, making it seemingly imperative he gets on the field somewhat soon.
Now at 1–1 in thrilling fashion, both the Falcons and Cousins appear to have a new trajectory, one which appeared impossible before Eagles running back Saquon Barkley dropped a pass which would have clinched the outcome only minutes earlier. Yet the reality and feel of the young season changed in the second half Monday. Over the final 30 minutes in Philadelphia, Atlanta had four possessions and scored three times, including two touchdowns.
However, in six days, he’ll once again be in prime time facing the Kansas City Chiefs and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who lives to heat up quarterbacks with exotic blitzes. In the NFL, all glory is momentary without following up on it. If Cousins struggles, the noise which predated a most unlikely comeback in Philadelphia will resurface.
While Penix will sit until coach Raheem Morris believes he’s the best chance for Atlanta to win, it’s hard to think that moment is far off if Cousins isn’t superb. Perhaps it’ll be sometime this year, maybe it’ll be in 2025, but with Penix’s age already advanced for a rookie and Cousins struggling to generate chunk yardage, the conversation will consistently swirl.
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