The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback controversy of sorts, but not a quarterback competition. Michael Penix Jr. is the cemented starter in Atlanta after taking over for Kirk Cousins late in the 2024 season, but now the Falcons must decide what to do with the veteran backup. Unfortunately for Falcons fans, they won’t get to see either of their quarterbacks in action on Friday in the first game action of the season. Head coach Raheem Morris said on Monday that both Penix and Cousins will not play in the game and Easton Stick will get the start, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.