Winner: Michael Penix Jr.
With how this team has chosen quarterbacks in recent years it is hard to fully believe in Penix. As a reminder, Deshaun Watson, Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder, and Taylor Heinicke have all been at the top of this team's wish list in recent seasons. It isn't as if they have given much reason to believe their quarterback evaluation deserves any respect whatsoever.
Still, the talent of Penix and hope that he can save the season has made him a popular name in Atlanta. Whether there is truth behind it or not the rookie quarterback is winning on reputation alone. Falcons fans are ready to put their arms around the quarterback of the future and retire Kirk Cousins. While this ignores the reality of the situation, it is still a win for a quarterback fans are excited to see.
Not since Matt Ryan has there been this level of speculation and excitement around the position. It is fun to imagine what the Falcons could be if Penix is the franchise quarterback he is expected to be. Another loss and it seems impossible we won't get a glimpse of the quarterback to finish out the season. Barring a late surge from Cousins, this should be Penix's team moving forward.