With Cousins making his first start and London out, it adds pressure on running back Bijan Robinson, who the Falcons could rely on heavily in the running and passing games. Tight end Kyle Pitts has caught 30 passes for 285 yards and a touchdown as well.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen broke down the top 25 trade candidates ahead of the deadline and two Falcons players were listed among them. One of the players mentioned was edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie. The former second-round pick is in the final year of his contract and the team invested heavily at the edge position in the draft.

The Falcons drafted Xavier Watts in the third round (96th overall) out of Notre Dame, and he has been a steal of a pickup. In six professional games, he has recorded 37 total tackles (23 solo, 14 assisted), four passes defended and two interceptions. He was named the NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for his stellar play.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who is expected to miss Week 8 with a bone bruise, has "a real chance" to be back on the field next week.

For the second time this season, the Atlanta Falcons failed to show up against an inferior opponent. Sunday's 34-10 loss to the previously 1-6 Miami Dolphins was every bit as bad as the score would indicate. Offensively, the Falcons sputtered all game while the defense had no answers for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins offense.

A knee injury to Michael Penix Jr. has Kirk Cousins on track to make his first start of the 2025 season for the Atlanta Falcons.

The Dolphins will likely go against veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as Michael Penix is recovering from a knee injury, according to a Saturday morning report. And Miami CB Jason Marshall was

Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons last year in free agency, hasn't started a game since Week 15 of the 2024 season. The Falcons got off to a 6-3 start with Cousins under center last season, but things fell apart during the second half.

The Atlanta Falcons are already dealing with injuries heading into Week 8, but the team's situation may have gotten worse Saturday. Star wideout Drake London was a surprising add to the team's injury report due to a hip injury.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-1) will face the Tennessee Titans (1-6) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4:25 p.m. ET, and our computer prediction is a double-digit win by the Colts, 36-11. Pick ATS: Colts (-15.