Slumping Falcons try to keep pace in NFC South when visiting the skidding Raiders
Associated PressLAS VEGAS — Four games remain in the regular season, but the playoffs might as well be underway for the Falcons, who find themselves in a tailspin at just the wrong time. We have to control what we can, and that’s the next game.” Morris has been asked repeatedly over the past two weeks about the struggles of quarterback Kirk Cousins and whether he might switch to rookie Michael Penix Jr. Morris has pledged to stick with the veteran, who has thrown eight interceptions and no touchdown passes during the Falcons’ skid. “To see him get another opportunity to show what he can do and show this whole league that he’s an NFL quarterback, I’m excited for him,” Bates said Thursday. Reminds me when I played Reggie Bush.” Bad bet for Bijan Another Texas loss to Georgia in last week’s Southeastern Conference championship game meant another lost bet for Robinson, the former Longhorns star. “I think he’s done a really good job understanding his role,” Pierce said.