Falcons Back Kirk Cousins Despite Losing Streak

Despite Kirk Cousins' recent struggles, the Atlanta Falcons have reaffirmed their commitment to him as the starting quarterback. Cousins has not thrown a touchdown in his last four games and has accumulated eight interceptions during this streak, which has included a disheartening 42-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Raheem Morris stated there have been no discussions about replacing Cousins with rookie Michael Penix, who was the eighth overall pick in the draft. The Falcons, now at 6-7 and trailing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hope that a return to Minnesota, where Cousins previously played, might help him regain his form. With a significant financial investment in Cousins, Atlanta remains focused on their original plan, despite his recent performances. As the Falcons face a challenging road ahead, they will need effective protection from their offensive line to support Cousins' recovery from a season-ending injury last year.