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According to Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have made a decision on starting Michael Penix or Kirk Cousins against the Dolphins Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise in his knee late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week. Penix was considered “day-to-day” and was questionable heading into Sunday’s ...
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Falcons starting lineups vs. Patriots: Michael Penix Jr. to start at QB?
The Atlanta Falcons offense listed several key starters on this week's injury report, but it appears most of the top names will play in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will get the start for the Falcons after being held out in Week 8.
Washington Commanders star QB Jayden Daniels is out weeks with an injury, and a reunion trade for Kirk Cousins makes sense.
Rising star Drake Maye joined an exclusive New England Patriots group in Sunday’s victory over the Atlanta Falcons, becoming only the third Patriots quarterback since 2000 to be sacked at least five times in consecutive games.
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Patriots QB Drake Maye had no answer for Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich's blitz
Rookie linebacker Jalon Walker strip-sacked Maye in the closing minutes of the first-half on a twist stunt play out of Ulbrich's playbook. The stunt fully surprised Maye and the fumble allowed the Falcons offense to take over in the red zone and cut the deficit to seven points at halftime.
On the defensive side of the ball, Sam Roberts was the highest graded defender for either team, receiving an 89.7. Pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie (78.4), safety Xavier Watts (68.9), safety Jessie Bates (67.7) and nose tackle LaCale London (66.2) round out the top five for Atlanta’s defense.
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Kirk Cousins landing spots: Vikings, Raiders highlight top potential destinations for Falcons QB at trade deadline
Like Minnesota, the offensive pieces are in-place for a veteran quarterback to succeed in Cincinnati. Flacco has proven that. As recently as 2023, Cousins threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions - he could be an effective arm to lead Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.