T he Atlanta Falcons benching Week 1 starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December seemingly sparked the beginning of the

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins thinks he can continue playing at the sport's highest level despite his late-season benching.

After a late-season demotion in Atlanta, Kirk Cousins' future with the Falcons remains in question. The veteran quarterback was replaced in Week 16 of the 2024 season by rookie Michael Penix Jr., who made a strong impression and solidified his status as Atlanta’s quarterback moving forward.

Near the end of the 2024-25 season, the Atlanta Falcons made the tough decision to move on from Kirk Cousins as their starter in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. But despite this, Cousins remains confident that he has plenty left in the tank.