As starting quarterback Kirk Cousins struggles, the Atlanta Falcons are receiving external pressure to consider a switch to rookie first-rounder Michael Penix.

The Falcons are 0-3 in that stretch as a result, dropping a close game to the archrival New Orleans Saints, getting blown out by the Denver Broncos and most recently falling at home to the Los Angeles Chargers because of a 4-pick Cousins game. A bye week is tucked in between Denver and L.A.

Kirk Cousins has struggled in recent weeks for the Atlanta Falcons, but it appears the former Washington quarterback will retain his starting job for the time being