The Falcons got blown out by the Dolphins with quarterback Michael Penix on the sideline last Sunday and his status will be of chief concern as they move toward their Week 9 trip to New England.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix missed last Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins with a bone bruise in his knee, but Atlanta coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Wednesday that he feels "really good" about Penix returning on Sunday against the Patriots.

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.

The Falcons are optimistic about QB Michael Penix Jr. returning after missing a game with a bone bruise in his knee, while WR Drake London is also day-to-day.

Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy are two quarterbacks expected to return from injury in Week 9, but both, along with others, should be benched in fantasy football.

Williams has been a bit banged up for Clemson so far this season, but when healthy, he is one of the more dependable wide receivers in the 2026 class. At 5-11 and 190 pounds, Williams is a slot receiver with tremendous short area quickness and football IQ. Combining his skill set with Drake London could be a wonderful pairing.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix plans to play against the Dolphins on Sunday, but he hasn't gotten in a full practice yet this week.