The Falcons have dropped five straight games and, after a devastating injury blow in Week 11, Atlanta will turn to veteran QB Kirk Cousins.

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has an opportunity that may not save his job with the Falcons but keep him relevant in the NFL.

The Atlanta Falcons are 3-7 and going nowhere. The New Orleans Saints are 2-8 and going nowhere. The longtime rivals meet Sunday in New Orleans with little at stake except trying to avoid last place in the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has another shot with the Falcon after Michael Penix suffered a potential season-ending injury.

The Falcons fear that they may be without Michael Penix Jr. with an aggravated knee injury. If this does become a reality, it changes the Falcons offense.

Kirk Cousins will be the Falcons' starter moving forward with the second-year quarterback officially ruled out for the season.

On defense, the Falcons are now listing Ronnie Harrison as their other starting inside linebacker next to Kaden Elliss. JD Bertrand has been benched and will back up Harrison in Week 12. Edge rusher Khalid Kareem has been added after signing with Atlanta last week.