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NFL Fans Want Michael Penix Jr. to Replace Falcons' Kirk Cousins amid QB's Struggles

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Just two games into the Kirk Cousins era in Atlanta, Falcons fans are ready to move on to Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins struggled in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, throwing for just 75 yards on 7-of-13 passing. He failed to find the end zone as the Falcons went into the half trailing 7-6, their only points coming on a pair of field goals.

Atlanta gave Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract to get him in a Falcons uniform, but things haven't gone well so far. Amid his struggles, Falcons fans suggested Atlanta call upon its first-round pick to take over for the veteran.