Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins appears to have regained a stronghold on the team's practice playlist. As quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to miss the rest of the year with an ACL injury, Cousins will reassume starting duties for the Falcons for the remainder of the season after getting benched last December.

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.

In addition, star wide receiver Drake London came out of the loss in the fourth quarter with a knee injury of his own. Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Monday that London is week to week and probably will miss this coming weekend's game and has a PCL issue in his left knee.

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed the worst for their second-year quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., on Wednesday. He will undergo surgery and miss the season.

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

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.

Michael Penix Jr.’s knee injury halted Atlanta’s momentum and forced another stalled outing with backup Kirk Cousins.