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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.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee. Kirk Cousins, who lost the starting job

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

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. came into the league with his share of doubters, but he's done a good job of silencing them early in his career. While there have been some ups and downs, Falcons fans are eager for Penix's return after Kirk Cousins underwhelmed in Sunday's brutal loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins.

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