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. He indicated that he expects to play against Miami.

“Yes,” Penix said. “That’s the plan.”

Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins is prepared in case Penix can’t play. Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Cousins has “taken a lot of reps this week.”

Having Cousins, 37, on the team is a bonus for the Falcons. Still, Morris is expecting Penix to be on the field Sunday.

“(Cousins has) played a lot of football in this league. It gives you a lot of comfort knowing that you have Kirk, a lot of confidence knowing that you have Kirk,” Morris said. “Obviously, it will be all based on Mike’s i

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