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.

After Kirk Cousins's awful performance in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, many around the NFL are calling for rookie Michael Penix Jr. to get a chance under center. Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is now open to the idea.

Despite three straight losses, coach Raheem Morris backed his QB, but the traits that made Cousins so successful have been fleeting.