The numbers don’t lie: Michael Penix ranks 28th in completion percentage (58.6), tied for 35th in touchdowns (one), 19th in yards (605), 22nd in yards per attempt (6.1) and 27th in passer rating (71.3). It’s not been pretty.

The Falcons have a $100 million backup in Kirk Cousins, but Raheem Morris doubled down Wednesday in declaring Penix his starter.

“ Mike’s our quarterback , and we have a lot of confidence in Mike,” Morris said, via Tori McElhaney of the team website. “We’re moving forward, because Mike’s the guy.”

In a 30-0 loss to the Panthers on Sunday, Penix went 18-for-36 for 172 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

Morris called it an “uncharacteristic” performance and one that has Penix “down on himself,” but Morri

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