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.

Cousins will move back to the No. 2 QB role Sunday at New England with Michael Penix (knee) not receiving a designation for that contest Cousins earned a spot start for Penix this past Sunday against the Dolphins due to the latter's bone bruise in his knee,

Kirk Cousins struggled in his first start of the season for the Atlanta Falcons. The 37-year-old quarterback got the nod in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr.

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.