Cousins is benched, Penix is starting, and Atlanta’s QB future hangs in the balance as tensions rise ahead of a must-win game.

Is Cousins finished? If not, he should have the leverage to choose his next team and sign for cheap, making the Browns an excellent fit.

The Falcons drafted Washington standout Michael Penix Jr. in the first round, which was a surprise to Cousins. Penix, who was considered one of the more pro-ready quarterback prospects in the class, will make his first NFL start this Sunday against the New York Giants.