The Atlanta Falcons benched Michael Penix Jr. in Week 3 in favor of Kirk Cousins. Now, HC Raheem Morris has revealed the real reason behind giving the veteran quarterback the offense again.

In Week 3, the Falcons were crushed by the Panthers 30-0 — a result nobody expected. After the game, Morris explained why he benched Penix Jr. for Cousins in the final quarter, but it wasn’t for the reason most assumed.

“The game was out of hand,” HC Raheem Morris responded when asked why Kirk Cousins was put into the game. “You know you move on, keep him [Penix] out of harm’s way. Keep our guys out of harm’s way.“

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