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Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is off the final Week 9 injury report and will start Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. It’s good news for Atlanta’s offense after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, but Penix is no better than a lower-end QB2 in fantasy lineups.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He said afterward that he's "feeling good" and "trending in the right direction" for this weekend's game in New England. We'll keep tabs on his progress over the next few days.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he feels "really good" about QB Michael Penix's chances of playing vs. the Patriots this weekend, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Penix remains "day to day" with the bone bruise in his knee, Morris added. We'll keeps tabs on his practice participation over the next few days. Penix has been inconsistent this season. But, after what we saw from QB Kirk Cousins last week, Penix's return would be good news for Atlanta's offense.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Dolphins. He was limited in practice all week and reportedly has a good chance to be back for next Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. QB Kirk Cousins makes his first start of the season today. He crumbled down the stretch last year, eventually getting benched for Penix. The matchup against a leaky Dolphins pass defense helps Cousins' QB2 case, but he'll be without top WR Drake London.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is "highly likely" to start Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee. Penix practiced all week but in limited fashion, and Cousins got reps with the first team.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. He was limited in practice all week. It doesn’t seem like Penix’s bone bruise is serious, but he’s not a lock to start this weekend. QB Kirk Cousins would step in if Penix can’t go. We’ll look for further updates on the situation and get Atlanta’s inactives around 11:30 am ET.

Falcons QB Michael Penix (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report. The team didn't actually practice coming off the Sunday night loss to the 49ers. Penix is dealing with a bone bruise to his left knee, according to Terrin Waack of the team's official website. "I feel good right now," Penix said Wednesday, adding that he plans to play vs. the Dolphins this weekend. We'll keep tabs on his status over the next few days.

Falcons QB Michael Penix is "day to day" with a bone bruise to his foot suffered in Sunday night's loss to the 49ers, HC Raheem Morris said Monday. It sounds like Penix has a chance to be ready for this weekend's game against the Dolphins, but we'll keep a close eye on his status throughout the week. A healthy Penix would have been a viable Week 8 spot starter against a bad Miami defense, but he'd be tougher to trust playing through this foot injury. If Penix can't go, Atlanta would turn to QB Kirk Cousins, who would also be a low-end matchup-based fantasy option.

One week after being benched in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-0 Week 3 loss in Carolina, Falcons' QB Michael Penix completed 20-of-26 passes for 313 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT in the team's 34-27 victory over the Washington Commanders.

Penix's 76.9% completion rate and 313 passing yards set new career-best marks for Penix.

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was benched in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-0 loss in Carolina. Kirk Cousins relieved Penix and finished the game in mop-up duties. The Falcons were 3.5-point favorites, but were never really in the game.