With Cousins making his first start and London out, it adds pressure on running back Bijan Robinson, who the Falcons could rely on heavily in the running and passing games. Tight end Kyle Pitts has caught 30 passes for 285 yards and a touchdown as well.

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be close to a decision on Michael Penix Jr.'s injury status, weighing their options with Kirk Cousins.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to start Kirk Cousins at quarterback in Week 8 vs. the Miami Dolphins, CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports, while Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee. It would be the veteran signal-caller's first start in more than 10 months since his benching.

Kirk Cousins is “highly likely” to make his first start for the Falcons on Sunday since getting benched in a December 2024 game.

With Penix Jr. nursing a bone bruise in his left knee, a decision on the starter won't officially be made until Sunday.

Los Falcons iban a necesitar un poco de ayuda extra del quarterback suplente Kirk Cousins contra los Dolphins de Miami con su receptor principal fuera de la