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Why Falcons are starting Kirk Cousins instead of Michael Penix Jr. in Week 15 vs. Bucs

When the Atlanta Falcons take the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 15 on Thursday night, it'll be Kirk Cousins and not Michael Penix Jr. under center.

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Falcons slammed for Kirk Cousins decision that 'changed the course of the franchise'

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How much longer is Kirk Cousins' Falcons contract?

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Falcons look to play spoiler against the reeling Buccaneers on Thursday night

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Prime Video. BetMGM NFL odds: Buccaneers by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Falcons 5-7-1, Buccaneers 5-8.

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Panthers Injury Report & Transactions – Week 15

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Carolina Panthers take first place in NFC South, control playoff destiny

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NFC South standings: How Buccaneers vs. Falcons will impact NFL Week 15 playoff picture

With a win on Thursday, the Buccaneers would stay atop the division ahead of two matchups with the Panthers before the regular season's end.

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Saints look to repeat shutting down the run in rematch with Panthers

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Thursday Night Football Week 15: Falcons at Buccaneers – Live Discussion

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Kirk Cousins net worth after huge Falcons contract and return to starting job

Kirk Cousins is in the spotlight again as he prepares to start for the Atlanta Falcons when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.

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Kirk Cousins May Have Just Earned Himself More Options in 2026

Amid a difficult tenure in Atlanta, the 37-year-old quarterback reignited his free-agent market with a spectacular performance against the Buccaneers.

Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Tampa loses playoff footing after getting stunned by monster games from Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in 29-28 defeat

The Buccaneers fell to 7-7, a half-game behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. It has been a tough time for Cousins, who was benched last season and lost his job. He got it back due to a season-ending knee injury to Penix. He had been written off at age 37. But for one night at least, the Falcons looked smart for keeping him on the roster.

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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins dilemma suddenly spiraled into a franchise-altering decision

The next three months for the Atlanta Falcons will be one of the most pivotal stretches in franchise history. With Michael Penix Jr.'s 2026 status in serious jeopardy, the Falcons are going to need a viable backup option on the roster if his absence extends into tho the beginning of next season.

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Michael Penix Jr. injury and Kirk Cousins contract expose Falcons’ failed quarterback plan

The Falcons built their future around a rookie quarterback and paid veteran money to protect it. Ten games later, both plans have collapsed before the season could end. Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in 2024, only weeks after signing Kirk ...

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Falcons OC Zac Robinson Plays Defense in Handling of QBs Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson once again found himself playing defense on his handling of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.