Kirk Cousins to Start for Falcons Against Dolphins Amid Penix Injury
Kirk Cousins is set to start for the Atlanta Falcons against the Miami Dolphins due to Michael Penix Jr.'s knee injury, despite Cousins' desire to be traded and his role as the NFL's highest-paid backup. The move highlights the Falcons' cautious approach with Penix and Cousins' ongoing hopes for a trade before the deadline, amid a season of uncertainty for the veteran quarterback.