Seahawks likely facing Kirk Cousins not Michael Penix Jr. in Week 7

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One of the most interesting matchups on the Seahawks' 2024 schedule will come in Week 7 when they visit the Falcons, who suddenly have one of the most intriguing and bizarre quarterback situations in the NFL. After signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a ma sive four-year deal in free agency, the Shake Milton Jersey  Falcons stunned the world by picking Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the draft.Most folks seem to think Atlanta made an all-time blunder by taking Penix, but if nothing else the Falcons secrured depth at a position that's been a sore spot for them since Matt Ryan's decline. Apparently they are committed to sitting Penix and letting him learn behind Cousins. That means when the Seahawks visit Atlanta they will face Cousins unle s Charles Barkley Jersey  he gets injured, per D. Orlando Ledbetter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Chances Michael Penix starts for Falcons wk 7 vs ? "Remote," tells us on . "If that happens, something really bad happened to Kirk Cousins." Says Cousins (Achilles) on track to be full go in preseason Tyrese Maxey Jersey . "They are committed to sitting (Penix)" to learn Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) Had they been expected to face Penix, the Seahawks would have had some inside information courtesy of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, who worked with Penix Hal Greer Jersey  and called plays for the Huskies the last two seasons. During the draft Seattle's front office reportedly for Penix but were unsucce sful. For what it's worth, they tried to move up for him. In any case, at least for now this is probably the right move for the Falcons. Cousins gives them a better chance to win right away and Penix's game still has some refining to do.Seattle fans should expect a on the road against the Patriots. Even though New England invested a top-three overall pick in North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, the expectation is that veteran Jacoby Bri sett will be starting at QB.At least in their season opener the Seahawks will get to face a rookie.  Terrance Ferguson Jersey Former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix is slated to start for the Broncos Week 1.