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Falcons Expected to Turn to Kirk Cousins With Michael Penix Jr. Questionable vs. Dolphins

Atlanta signaled contingency plans by loading Cousins with first-team reps, elevating Easton Stick for depth.

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.