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.

Kirk Cousins is getting his first start of the 2025 NFL season after normal starter Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury.

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.

In 15 games last year, this QB-WR duo linked up for consistent fantasy production, and it's worth revisiting their chemistry in Week 8 fantasy play.

A left knee bruise will likely leave Michael Penix Jr. on the sidelines when the Falcons take on the Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Preview the player prop betting lines, stats and more for Kirk Cousins before his Atlanta Falcons play the Miami Dolphins in a Week 8 NFL matchup.

Cousins is 'highly likely' to start Atlanta's Week 8 game against the Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.