Falcons QB Penix Questionable; Cousins Could Start

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 8 game vs. the Miami Dolphins after sustaining a bone bruise in his left knee late in the Week 7 loss to the 49ers. Coach Raheem Morris said he feels good about Penix’s chances and that the team will make a game-day decision, potentially as late as 90 minutes before kickoff. Penix has been limited in practice, told reporters he plans to play, and has completed 61% of his passes for 1,409 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions this season. If Penix cannot play, veteran Kirk Cousins — who has taken significant reps this week and has appeared in one game so far — would start, a situation that could affect his trade value ahead of the deadline. The Dolphins enter the game with few injury concerns beyond tight end Darren Waller being on injured reserve and Julian Hill ruled out; the Falcons have ruled out Divine Deablo, Jalon Walker and Billy Bowman Jr.