Michael Penix Jr. has replaced Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Surprisingly, the signal-caller doesn’t have the Super Bowl as his main goal for the 2025 NFL season.
The Atlanta Falcons will look much different in the 2025 season. The club decided to bench Kirk Cousins by the end of the 2024 campaign, giving Michael Penix Jr. the chance to finally lead the offense.
Penix Jr. was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, he faces the tough task of replacing Cousins, with Falcons fans expecting great things from the former Washington standout.
Michael Penix Jr. unveils his main goal with the Falcons in 2025
A new era has begun for the Falcons. Michael Penix Jr. has officially taken over as the team’s starting quarterback, marking the end of the Kirk Cousins era after just one season.
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When the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, they envisioned a long-term run with the veteran under center. However, just weeks later, the NFC South team selected Michael Penix Jr. in the first round—a clear indication that their commitment to Cousins had limitations.
Despite Penix Jr.’s arrival, the Falcons started Cousins throughout 2024. But after an underwhelming year, the team has decided to make a change and give Penix Jr. the reins in 2025.
Penix Jr. now faces a major challenge. The Falcons have struggled to be contenders in recent years, and while fans may dream of a Super Bowl, the quarterback believes the expectations should be more grounded.
Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons smiles during warmups before playing the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Postseason. Got to get into the postseason,” Penix said, via the team’s website. “Seeing the Dirty Bird Nest and all the little highlights and fans. Man, they get rocking whenever we winning. So, I definitely want to get back to that. Winning football games so we can have the city turnt.”
Have the Atlanta Falcons ever won a Super Bowl?
No, the Atlanta Falcons have never won a Super Bowl. The team has appeared in the big game twice—first in Super Bowl XXXIII (1999), where they lost to the Denver Broncos, and again in Super Bowl LI (2017), suffering a heartbreaking overtime defeat to the New England Patriots after holding a 28-3 lead.
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Despite their lack of a championship, the Falcons have had periods of success, including multiple playoff runs and division titles. However, they are still chasing their first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
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