The Atlanta Falcons will look to secure their fourth win of the season when they host the Miami Dolphins at home on Sunday afternoon. While the Dolphins are just 1-6, the Falcons won't have starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. under center. Penix has a bone bruise on his knee and is expected to miss today's game.

The Atlanta Falcons failed to show up in Week 8, allowing the Miami Dolphins to secure just their second win of the season. It was supposed to be a game for the Falcons to get back on track at home, but instead they were blown out,

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa locates wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for a 20-yard gain. Highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2025 NFL season. Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton zips sideline pass to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan for 18 yards.

And the answer turned out to be veteran free agent pick-up Zach Wilson, with rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers named the emergency third quarterback. This is how it was for the first six Dolphins games of the season before Ewers took over the No. 2 for the game against the Cleveland Browns last Sunday.

Julian Edelman compared the current Miami Dolphins locker room atmosphere to his own experience in the league.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Malik Washington. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews gains 24 yard from quarterback Tyler Huntley against the Chicago Bears. New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane puts hit-stick tackle to stop the Cleveland Browns third-down trick play.