Overview
- Michael Penix Jr. is listed as questionable with a left‑knee bone bruise suffered late in Week 7, and he was limited in practice all week.
- Multiple outlets citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter report Cousins is highly likely to start Sunday, though the team says the final call will be made on game day.
- Head coach Raheem Morris said the decision hinges on Penix’s movement and emphasized player safety, noting Cousins took a significant amount of reps.
- The Falcons promoted quarterback Easton Stick to the active roster, positioning him as depth behind Cousins if Penix is inactive.
- Atlanta enters at 3-3 to face 1-6 Miami at 1 p.m. ET, with matchups highlighting the Falcons’ strong rushing attack against the Dolphins’ league-worst run defense.