Raheem Morris Offers Injury Update On Starting Qb Michael Penix

Falcons backmost Michael Penix missed past Sunday's 34-10 nonaccomplishment to nan Dolphins pinch a bony bruise successful his knee, but Atlanta coach Raheem Morris told reporters connected Wednesday that he feels "really good" about Penix returning connected Sunday against nan Patriots.

Penix is officially day-to-day pinch nan wounded to his knee, but it sounds for illustration he is trending towards a return arsenic nan Falcons effort to bounce backmost against nan red-hot Patriots.

If Penix is incapable to play connected Sunday, it will beryllium seasoned Kirk Cousins erstwhile again stepping into nan starting lineup. Cousins completed 21 of his 31 passing attempts for 173 yards successful nan nonaccomplishment to Miami.

Penix's return to nan lineup would springiness nan Falcons a chance to build connected immoderate success. Atlanta had won 2 retired of Penix's past 3 starts anterior to his knee injury.

The Patriots and Falcons are group to kickoff astatine 1 p.m. ET connected Sunday astatine Gillette Stadium.

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