Even after the Atlanta Falcons’ worst offensive output in four years and a temporary benching of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., head coach Raheem Morris maintains that there is no controversy under center.

During Atlanta’s 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday — the team’s first time being shut out since 2021 — Penix was replaced by veteran Kirk Cousins, who didn’t do much to help the Falcons crack the scoreboard. When asked if he’ll give the 37-year-old backup a chance to compete for the starting role, Morris gave an extremely rare one-word answer. “No.”

In major need of a reset, Morris is sticking with the 25-year-old, but the production will have to pick up soon.

“(Penix) was off,” Morris said. “I don’t want to take away from the fact that he didn’t play well. He has high stan

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