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The Atlanta Falcons played Kirk Cousins in place of an injured Michael Penix Jr. in Week 8, but the second-year quarterback could be back in the mix this Sunday

Falcons fans on social media had a lot to say about Kirk Cousins' first-half performance against the Miami Dolphins.

Dak Prescott joins the list, Dillon Gabriel goes spelunking in New England and Andy Dalton, your passing, woof.

"It's too obvious to ignore," Walder began. "The Vikings are expected to get McCarthy back this week, but he struggled when he played this season (23.2 QBR), the Carson Wentz backup experiment was largely a failure, and this team has too much potential to waste this season."

Kirk Cousins struggled in his first start of the season for the Atlanta Falcons. The 37-year-old quarterback got the nod in place of the injured Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been linked to a new intriguing trade option before the deadline.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins receives more fan ire for horrific first half performance against Dolphins in Week 8