Benz Stadium was vibrating with hope and adulation two weeks ago. The team was celebrating its best start -- 6-3 -- since 2016, the last time the franchise appeared in the Super Bowl. Fast forward two weeks to Sunday,

From quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promise to Kirk Cousins's struggles, here's who's rising and falling after the Atlanta Falcons' loss to the Denver Broncos.

After investing heavily in the quarterback position during the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons are sitting pretty atop the NFC South with a 6-4 record. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, who left Minnesota to sign a four-year, $180 million deal in Atlanta, has been worth every penny thus far.

After being added to the Atlanta Falcons' injury report on Thursday, Kirk Cousins could be without Darnell Mooney in Week 11 against Broncos.

After listing 16 players on their estimated Wednesday injury report, that number jumped to 18 at Thursday’s practice. Wide receiver Darnell Mooney was limited due to an Achilles injury. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was a full participant after being limited on Wednesday.

The 5-5 Denver Broncos are set to face off against a particularly beat-up 36-year-old quarterback when they host the 6-4 Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field on Sunday. Per the Falcons, QB Kirk Cousins was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report — the team conducted a walkthrough — due to right (throwing) shoulder and elbow injuries.