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

The Atlanta Falcons are battling a few notable injuries going into their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to start Sunday's game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Michael Penix Jr.

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.

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.

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins made his first start since being benched in favor of 2024 first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. on Sunday, but left plenty to be desired on their opening drive of the game.

The Atlanta Falcons could have a surprising starting quarterback for their Week 8 game against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins.

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