Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been abysmal during the four-game-losing streak, but head coach Raheem Morris is backing his veteran.

Raheem Morris had to answer questions about his quarterback situation and gave us a direct statement on rookie Michael Penix Jr.'s future.

Despite a string of poor performances, Raheem Morris and the Falcons aren't eager to make a change and bench Kirk Cousins.

Kirk Cousins's status as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback has been questioned over the last month, as he's thrown eight interceptions and no touchdowns over the team's four-game losing streak.

Quarterback controversy is the top storyline surrounding the Falcons heading into Week 14, which is never a good thing for a team that is tied atop the division and controls its own destiny to get to the playoffs.

Some Atlanta Falcons are reportedly questioning the wisdom of keeping rookie Michael Penix Jr. on the bench while Kirk Cousins flounders.

There would be a lot of attention on how Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins plays this week regardless of the team's opponent, but there will be even more eyeballs on him because the team will be facing the Vikings.

Making a quarterback switch during a playoff race is a risky proposition, but the Falcons might not have a choice.