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Kirk Cousins Benched, Replaced by Michael Penix Jr. As Falcons Struggle vs. Broncos

The Atlanta Falcons made a change under center amid struggles against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Atlanta pulled quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. in the fourth quarter as the Falcons trailed 38-6. Cousins had 173 passing yards and an interception on 18-of-27 passing.

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