Kirk Cousins admitted for the first time today on Good Morning Football that he took a hit during the #Falcons Week 10 game against the Saints and hurt his right shoulder and elbow. That game was the

Shift explains why Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Kirk Cousins’ revealing injuries are what led to his massive decline in play is actually beneficial for the Falcons and General Manager Terry Fontenot.

Falcons quarterbak Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.