#Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who is out Sunday because of a bone bruise in his knee, has a real chance to be back on the field next week against the #Patriots. If it was a playoff game on Sunday, he might be out there.

Penix is inactive for the game and Kirk Cousins will make the start for the Falcons. It will be Cousins' first start since he was benched in favor of Penix after Week 15 of the 2024 season. Easton Stick is active as the No. 2 quarterback.

Penix (knee) was limited in practice all week and is trending toward being inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix plans to play against the Dolphins on Sunday, but he hasn't gotten in a full practice yet this week.