After a week away, Michael Penix Jr. is back under center for the Atlanta Falcons.
Penix, who's been hampered by a knee injury, had no injury designation Friday and is slated to start for the Falcons against the host New England Patriots on Sunday.
Pass catchers Drake London and Kyle Pitts, who were also limited in practice this week, are off the injury report and good to go, as well.
Penix was dinged up during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers and missed a Week 8 defeat to the Miami Dolphins.
Kirk Cousins got the start in place of Penix last week as the Falcons' offensive woes continued regardless of who was at QB.
Over its past two straight losses, Atlanta has combined for just 20 points, falling steeply after back-to-back wins against the Washington Commanders (34-27) and Buffalo Bills (24-14).
As mercurial a team as there is in the NFL, the Falcons will look to fly right with Penix after a two-game skid.
Through six starts this season, Penix has thrown for 1,409 yards (119 for 195) and just five touchdowns with three interceptions.
Led by running back Bijan Robinson, Atlanta's offense is 14th in yards, but just 28th in points scored.
Penix and the Falcons (3-4) kick off against the Patriots (6-2) at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.











