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Even though Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has publicly backed Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback, the 36-year-old signal-caller may soon lose his grip on the lead position.
In his last four outings, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown pass. In that stretch, Atlanta is averaging a woeful 14.3 points per game.
Remember, the Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round this year. He may make his debut in Las Vegas if Cousins continues to struggle from the pocket.
Despite the Falcons’ offensive issues, they’re still favored by more than a field goal, which tells you everything you need to know about the state of the Las Vegas Raiders, who have lost nine consecutive games and may start their third-string quarterback on Monday.
The Falcons desperately need a get-right game, and Moton sees this matchup as the perfect spot for them to get back in the win column with a solid defensive performance.