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Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins Injury Report – Key Updates on Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr, Tyler Allgeier Ahead of Week 8 Showdown

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The Atlanta Falcons return home to Mercedes-Benz Stadium looking to steady their season after a tough loss to San Francisco, and they’ll face a Miami Dolphins squad desperate to find answers. At 3-3, Atlanta has shown flashes of balance on both sides of the ball, with Bijan Robinson emerging as the centerpiece of the offense and Kyle Pitts starting to carve out more consistent production.

The Falcons’ defense has been opportunistic, and with the home crowd behind them, they’ll aim to capitalize on Miami’s offensive struggles.

For the Dolphins, sitting at 1-6, this matchup represents both a challenge and an opportunity. Their defense, led by the versatile Minkah Fitzpatrick, has the talent to disrupt Atlanta’s rhythm, but the offense has yet to find a reliable spark.

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If Miami can slow down Robinson and force the Falcons into uncomfortable passing situations, they could keep the game close. Still, the Atlanta Falcons enters as the favorite, and the Dolphins will need their best performance of the season to pull off an upset.

Atlanta Falcons Injury Update for Week 8 Game vs. Miami Dolphins

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.	OT	—	Injured Reserve
Michael Penix Jr.	QB	Knee	Questionable
Storm Norton	OT	Ankle	Injured Reserve
Divine Deablo	LB	Forearm	Out
Jordan Fuller	S	Knee	Injured Reserve
Zach Harrison	DE	Knee	Questionable
Jalon Walker	LB	Groin	Out
Billy Bowman Jr.	S	Hamstring	Out
Tyler Allgeier	RB	Hip/Knee	Questionable
Clark Phillips III	CB	Triceps/Illness	Injured Reserve
Bralen Trice	LB	Knee	Injured Reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have multiple players listed on the injury report ahead of their matchup with the Dolphins. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee), defensive end Zach Harrison (knee), and running back Tyler Allgeier (hip/knee) are all listed as questionable after being limited in practice this week.

Meanwhile, offensive tackle Storm Norton (ankle), linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm), linebacker Jalon Walker (groin), safety Billy Bowman Jr. (hamstring), safety Malik Verdon (NFI), and linebacker Troy Andersen (PUP) have all been ruled out. Several others, including Tyrone Wheatley Jr., Clark Phillips III, Bralen Trice, Kaleb McGary, Emory Jones, and Jordan Fuller, remain on injured reserve.

Miami Dolphins Injury Update for Week 8 Game vs. Atlanta Falcons

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Julian Hill	TE	Ankle	Out
Darren Waller	TE	Pectoral	Injured Reserve
Tyreek Hill	WR	Knee	Injured Reserve
Jason Marshall Jr.	CB	Hamstring	Injured Reserve
Jason Sanders	PK	Hip	Injured Reserve
Liam Eichenberg	OT	Undisclosed	Out
Austin Jackson	G	Toe	Injured Reserve
James Daniels	G	Pectoral	Injured Reserve
Andrew Meyer	C	Undisclosed	Injured Reserve
Yodny Cajuste	OT	Undisclosed	Injured Reserve
Germain Ifedi	G	Undisclosed	Injured Reserve
Alexander Mattison	RB	Neck	Injured Reserve
Jalin Conyers	TE	Leg	Injured Reserve
Kader Kohou	CB	Knee	Injured Reserve
Obinna Eze	OT	Undisclosed	Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins have a lengthy list of players sidelined heading into their matchup with the Falcons. Tight end Julian Hill (ankle) has been ruled out after not practicing this week, while offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg (undisclosed) will also miss the game. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) remains on injured reserve, and tight end Darren Waller (pectoral) is also on IR, though his injury is not expected to be season-ending.

In addition, several key contributors remain on injured reserve, including cornerbacks Jason Marshall Jr., Kader Kohou, Artie Burns, and Jason Maitre, as well as offensive linemen Austin Jackson, James Daniels, Yodny Cajuste, Germain Ifedi, and Obinna Eze. Running back Alexander Mattison, tight end Jalin Conyers, center Andrew Meyer, and kicker Jason Sanders are also sidelined. With so many players unavailable, Miami will be relying heavily on its depth to stay competitive against Atlanta.