Kirk Cousins, Falcons
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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.
Dallas is also coming off a dominating win over Washington, 44-22. Dak Prescott passed for 264 yards and touchdowns with no turnovers. Running back Javonte Williams added 116 rushing yards with a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had five receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts catches a 24-yard pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins. Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau strips the ball from Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton and Bills cornerback Christian Benford recovers the ball during Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.
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.
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