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The Atlanta Falcons will begin their 2024 NFL preseason by squaring off against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday. Although the Falcons have not officially named their starting quarterback for the game, coach Raheem Morris has provided updates on Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
As things stand, Penix Jr. will likely start in the preseason opener against Miami on Friday. The rookie was named as Cousins' backup on Atlanta's QB depth chart earlier this week.
Since coach Morris is not expected to risk his starting quarterback in a preseason game, Penix Jr. should take most of the snaps against Miami. Signal callers Taylor Heinicke and Nathan Rourke might also be able to show their worth.
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Morris spoke to reporters on Wednesday and provided insight regarding his preseason plans:
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"Our threes will get a chance to get out there in some of our preseason work, and some of our twos as well, and we'll play a couple of the ones," Morris said. "We'll have to make an evaluation from a coach's standpoint."
"Kirk won't get nearly as much work in those types of situations, if any," added Morris.
The Falcons selected Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in this year's NFL draft. The quarterback had a stellar final collegiate season with the Washington Huskies, leading them to the national championship game, where they fell to Michigan.
Cousins, who was signed in the offseason, has four Pro Bowl honors and 12 years of NFL experience. The Falcons are likely to save the veteran for the regular season.
NFL preseason 2024: How to watch Dolphins vs. Falcons?
The Dolphins vs. Falcons Week 1 preseason game will not be broadcast live on national TV. However, Miami locals can catch the game on channel WFOR (CBS/4), while fans in Atlanta can watch the matchup on WAGA (FOX/5).
Fans outside of Miami and Atlanta can live stream the Dolphins-Falcons contest on NFL Network, ESPN+ or Fubo. Here are the important details for the game:
- Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
- Date: Friday, Aug. 9
- Start Time: 7 p.m. EDT
- TV Channel: WFOR (CBS/4) for locals in Miami and WAGA (FOX/5) for locals in Atlanta
- Streaming: NFL Network, ESPN+, or Fubo
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