MICHAEL Penix Jr. will not lose his job this week.

Despite a horrid start to the 2025 season, Penix will not get benched.

Penix was relegated to the bench in favor of Kirk Cousins during the Atlanta Falcons' Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, but it will not be a permanent move.

Head coach Raheem Morris made sure to let reporters know that Penix will not be getting benched for the bad game.

"We're not even close to that with Mike. He had a bad day. We had a bad day," Morris said.

"Mike is our quarterback. We got a lot of confidence in Mike.

"We're moving forward with Mike. Mike's the guy."

Penix has failed to complete a touchdown pass to a wide receiver or tight end so far this season.

His only passing touchdown has come on a checkdown to running back Bijan Robinson that was tak

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