The Atlanta Falcons are dealing with some key injuries ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Head coach Raheem Morris gave an update on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who's been limited in practice this week due to a bone bruise on his knee.

Quick-hitting preview of the Miami Dolphins’ Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Atlanta Falcons are currently preparing for their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta is coming off a frustrating 20-10 road loss against the San Francisco 49ers in a game in which quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was relatively inefficient, completing just 21-of-38 pass attempts for 241 yards and a touchdown.

Another thing to monitor is that quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who was able to practice on a limited basis this week, has been listed as questionable to play on Sunday due to his knee injury he sustained in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers. If Penix is unable to go, Kirk Cousins will get the start against the Dolphins.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Kirk Cousins could be returning to Atlanta’s starting quarterback job this week. Michael Penix Jr. is questionable to play against Miami due to a bone bruise in his left knee and a decision on the team’s starter may not be made until Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins. Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been linked to a new intriguing trade option before the deadline.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen put together a list of 25 trade candidates ahead of the league's Nov. 4 deadline. We've highlighted four players from ESPN's list that would make some sense for the Falcons below.