Kirk Cousins is “highly likely” to start for the Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee, ESPN reported on Saturday.

Cousins, 37, worked with the first-team offense this week while Penix was limited. Penix is listed on the injury report as questionable for the game.

“(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,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. “Obviously, it will be all based on Mike’s injury status and Mike’s injury status alone.”

Penix was hurt during Atlanta’s 20-10 road loss last Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. He played the entire game and completed 21 of 38

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