FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — By no means is Kirk Cousins happy Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. sustained a season-ending knee injury .

However, that doesn't change the reality of the situation for Cousins. He has been tapped to be the Falcons' starter, a role the veteran filled for the majority of last season before getting benched due to performance issues in favor of Penix, then a rookie. Cousins must lead this 3-7 Falcons team into its Week 12 game against the 2-8 New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.

"Obviously got a good opportunity against the Saints this week," Cousins said. "But wanted to just acknowledge how tough the injury is for Michael. My heart breaks for him. He's someone who has handled adversity so well through his football journey, and unf

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