Was Falcons' Win Over Saints An Indictment of Michael Penix?

How much of a concern is it that the Falcons' offense looked that much better without Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback?
Nov 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) under center during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Atlanta Falcons were able to get up off the mat on Sunday and win a football game over the New Orleans Saints. Kirk Cousins looked steady in his first start of the season following a full week of practice, and the Falcons stopped their skid.

The Steakhouse is worried that the offense looked much better without the young quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. How much of a concern is it that the second-year quarterback is not used under center at all compared to Cousins?

Drew Butler sees it as a glaring issue that makes him very worried about his ceiling as an NFL quarterback and the future of the Falcons with him under center moving forward.

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