The ultimate judgment of the Falcons’ 2024 NFL Draft class hinges on one player: Michael Penix Jr. If the rookie quarterback becomes the franchise’s cornerstone, the class will be hailed as a success.

Cousins began the game strong, completing his first four pass attempts and hitting wide receiver Drake London on a 30-yard touchdown pass toward the end of the fourth quarter. Following that touchdown drive, the Falcons' offense could barely do anything for the rest of the game.