Cousins has thrown six interceptions and no touchdown passes in the last three games and leads the league in interceptions for the season with 13. Head coach Raheem Morris said Sunday he has no plans to bench the veteran for Penix, who was drafted eighth in April.

Up next, Lamar Jackson takes on Jalen Hurts in the "battle of the birds," Bryce Young looks to build on his impressive outing last week against the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Derek Carr's New Orleans Saints host the Los Angeles Rams.

Week 13 NFL of the NFL season kicked off with a Thanksgiving matchup between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.The Lions are one of three teams who can clinch a playoff berth this week, although they will need a few results to fall in their favour if they are to be guaranteed a postseason place this early.