The Atlanta Falcons recently ended a four-game losing streak with a 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, improving their record to 7-7.

In a significant move, the Falcons announced that rookie quarterback Michael Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will start for the final three games of the season.

This decision comes after veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in recent games, managing only one touchdown and nine interceptions over the last five outings.

In the last game, Cousins threw for just 112 yards, which further highlighted the need for a change at the quarterback position.

Penix's debut will be against the struggling New York Giants, who hold a dismal 2-12 record and are currently on a nine-game losing streak.

The matchup is set to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 1 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on FOX.

Atlanta enters the game as 8.5-point favorites against New York, with an over/under set at 40.5 points.

Penix, who previously won the Maxwell Award and was a First-Team All-American at the University of Washington, aims to lead the Falcons to their first playoff appearance since 2017.

Historically, the Falcons have had the upper hand against the Giants, winning their last three matchups, with the Giants' last victory occurring in Week 5 of the 2014 season.

If the Giants lose this game, they will set a franchise record for the most consecutive losses in their history.