Kirk Cousins Likely to Start for Atlanta Falcons Against Miami Dolphins

Strategic Insights -

Kirk Cousins is expected to make his start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, following Michael Penix Jr.'s recent injury. Penix has been limited in practice due to a bone bruise in his left knee, and the Falcons' coaching staff is confident in Cousins' abilities to lead the team. This move comes as a result of Cousins' past performance with the Falcons, where he completed 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 yards and 18 touchdowns in his first season with the team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kirk Cousins is highly likely to start for the Atlanta Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
  • Falcons coach Raheem Morris expressed confidence in Cousins, stating "I'm really confident in our backup."
  • Cousins had guided the Falcons to a 6-3 start last season before struggling with nine interceptions in a five-game stretch.
  • Cousins was benched in favor of Penix in Week 16 last season.
  • Penix has been limited in practice due to a bone bruise in his left knee and listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
  • Cousins completed 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 yards and 18 touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons.
  • Penix has completed 61% of his passes this season for 1,409 yards with five touchdowns and three interceptions.

Statistics:

  • Kirk Cousins' completion percentage in his first season with the Falcons: 66.9%
  • Kirk Cousins' passing yards in his first season with the Falcons: 3,508
  • Kirk Cousins' touchdowns in his first season with the Falcons: 18
  • Michael Penix Jr.'s completion percentage this season: 61%
  • Michael Penix Jr.'s passing yards this season: 1,409
  • Michael Penix Jr.'s touchdowns this season: 5
  • Michael Penix Jr.'s interceptions this season: 3
  • Kirk Cousins' QBR in his first season with the Falcons: Not mentioned
  • Michael Penix Jr.'s QBR this season: 47.7

Sources:

  • ESPN: "Source: Kirk Cousins 'highly likely' to start for Atlanta Falcons on Sunday"
  • CBS Sports: "Kirk Cousins' benching last year part of Falcons' complicated quarterback situation"
  • Hindustan Times: "Kirk Cousins reportedly likely to be Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback against Miami Dolphins"