10 months ago
Kirk Cousins Expected to Start for Falcons in Week 8
The Atlanta Falcons are playing the Miami Dolphins soon.
Their starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., has a hurt knee, so the backup, Kirk Cousins, is expected to play.
Cousins was benched last season.
The Falcons are currently at a 3-3 record.
The team has scored 11 touchdowns and 110 points, while their defense has given up 120 points.
Cousins will be filling in for an injured Michael Penix Jr..
Penix Jr. completed 61% of his passes with five touchdowns and three interceptions.
This weekend marks the 10-year anniversary of Cousins's postgame rant.
Kirk Cousins is likely to start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8.
Michael Penix Jr. is injured with a bone bruise in his left knee.
The Falcons' record is currently 3-3 in the 2025 season.
Penix Jr. has completed 61% of his passes with five touchdowns and three interceptions.
The game is against the Miami Dolphins, scheduled for Sunday, October 26.
- Who
- Kirk Cousins is likely starting for the Atlanta Falcons.
- What
- Cousins is expected to play quarterback in the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins.
- Where
- The Atlanta Falcons will play against the Miami Dolphins.
- When
- The game is in Week 8, Sunday, October 26.
- Why
- Michael Penix Jr. is injured and Cousins is stepping in.
Key facts
- Teams Involved
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins
- Falcons Record
- 3-3
- Quarterback for Falcons
- Kirk Cousins (likely)
- Michael Penix Jr. Injury
- Bone bruise in left knee
- Penix Jr. Stats
- 61% completion rate, 1,409 yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs, 47.7 QBR
- Falcons Points Scored
- 110
- Opponent Points Scored
- 120
- Cousins's Anniversary
- 10-year anniversary of 'You like that?'
Quotes
Raheem Morris
Atlanta Falcons coach
“I am really confident in our backup.”
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“We are going to give (Penix) every opportunity we can give him.”
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