Stick took a majority of the snaps against the Lions as the seventh-year quarterback from North Dakota State got the start.

With Atlanta Falcons No. 1 quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and backup Kirk Cousins sitting out Friday, third-stringer Easton Stick got the start against the Detroit Lions. Stick impressed in a 17-10 ...

Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins won't be in action against Detroit on Friday night, giving Easton Stick and Emory Jones a ...

A fter allowing the Detroit Lions to go right down the field and take the lead, the Atlanta Falcons followed suit with a few big plays of their own late in the second quarter of Friday's preseason ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick throws a 13-yard touchdown to wide receiver Chris Blair against the Detroit Lions.

Stick completed 15 of 18 pass attempts for 149 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason tilt against the Lions.

It won't be easy for the Atlanta Falcons to trade Kirk Cousins. He's owed a lot of money still, making him the most expensive backup QB in the league. It'd probably take an injury to a starting ...

The Atlanta Falcons offense was obviously feeling left out, so they brought out their special weapon: Chris Blair. Easton ...

Backup quarterbacks Easton Stick and Emory Jones are set to lead the Falcons into their exhibition opener against the Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Emory Jones is getting a chance to take a roster spot on the 53-man roster. The way he got this opportunity for the Falcons ...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair catches a 29-yard reception up the sideline from quarterback Easton Stick against the Detroit Lions.

Stick and Emory Jones will split quarterback duties in Friday's preseason opener against the Lions while Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins will be rested, Terrin Waack of the Falcons ' official site ...