This time last season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was making his preseason debut and was expected to spend the regular season watching and learning from Kirk Cousins. Now, he’s preparing for the year as the Falcons presumed QB1 and according to head coach Raheem Morris, won’t play in Atlanta’s preseason opener against the Detroit Lions.

Penix Jr. took over for Cousins after the veteran threw just one touchdown to nine interceptions in a five game stretch, throwing three touchdowns to three interceptions of his own in the final three contests of 2024-25.

Which brings us to today’s quiz. The Falcons surprised everyone when they drafted Penix with the 8th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft after signing Cousins to a four-year contract, but the decision may end up pa

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