The rookie quarterback led the Falcons to a 34-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing for 202 yards with one interception.

Less than 24 hours after being benched, Kirk Cousins said he will do what he can to help new Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. -- and told the rookie as much in a phone call Tuesday night.

Atlanta's win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time, as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.

The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, with coach Raheem Morris announcing Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the team's starter moving forward.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal Tuesday when asked if Kirk Cousins would remain the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants.

The Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak and kept hopes of winning the NFC South alive Monday night in a 15-9 win over the Raiders, but Kirk Cousins continued his erratic play, throwing for just 112 yards.

Atlanta got big-time special teams help, while Bijan Robinson has 125 yards on 22 carries in the win.

The Atlanta QB goes back to Minnesota on Sunday to play the Vikings, who are riding high with Sam Darnold.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said he'll be ready if he's called on to start but believes Kirk Cousins will bounce back from his recent struggles.

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins took the blame after having one of the worst outings of his career in a 17-13 loss to the Chargers.