Taking a page from the Detroit Lions’ playbook, the Atlanta Falcons announced their quarterback plans Monday ahead of both teams’ preseason matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins will not play during Friday’s game in Atlanta.

Instead, Easton Stick, entering his first season with the Falcons, and Emory Jones will split time at quarterback versus the Lions.

“That’s probably the most definitive thing that I can tell you right now,” Morris said. “There will be a lot of guys played, and there will be a couple that won’t.”

The announcement came a day after Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed third-year quarterback Hendon Hooker will start the first half in Atlanta, with veteran Kyle Allen handling the secon

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