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Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr in middle of playoff race

Mookie Alexander is the Producer/Managing Editor of Field Gulls, and has covered the NFL's Seattle Seahawks since 2017. He primarily focuses on Seahawks news, opinion, game day coverage, and statistical analysis. He also contributes national NFL and track and field coverage for SBNation.com.

There’s been a major quarterback switch that could potentially impact the Seattle Seahawks in the playoff chase.

After over a month of excruciatingly ineffective play and a slew of turnovers, the Atlanta Falcons have benched Kirk Cousins for former Washington Huskies star Michael Penix Jr. The first-round rookie will make his first NFL start at home against the hapless and increasingly injured New York Giants.