The Atlanta Falcons lost their fifth straight game last Sunday, falling to 3-7 on the season with a 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. It was Atlanta’s second straight overtime defeat. And adding injury to insult, Michael Penix Jr. suffered a partial tear of his ACL in Week 11, ending his season.

With the sophomore signal caller done the year, the Falcons will turn to Kirk Cousins . The four-time Pro Bowler filled in for Penix earlier this season, making a spot start in Week 8. Now he’ll take over at quarterback for Atlanta.

Cousins is preparing to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. Asked how he’s holding up given the Falcons’ spate of injuries, Cousins told reporters, “I do feel good,” per The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. He then added, “And I would never tell you if

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