The Atlanta Falcons’ Kirk Cousins’ era appears to be over after the team benched the veteran starter for rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of their Week 16 matchup with the New York Giants. Things started out well for Cousins, who was sparking some MVP buzz earlier in the season, but his play deteriorated as Atlanta’s division lead dwindled, culminating with a sloppy performance in Las Vegas on Monday night against a bad Raiders team inspired head coach Raheem Morris to make the change.