The most likely replacement for Daniels is the one that has already replaced him twice in 2025. That would be backup Marcus Mariota, who is in his second season with the Commanders and has mostly been competent when forced into action.

Like Minnesota, the offensive pieces are in-place for a veteran quarterback to succeed in Cincinnati. Flacco has proven that. As recently as 2023, Cousins threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions - he could be an effective arm to lead Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to start Kirk Cousins at quarterback in Week 8 vs. the Miami Dolphins, CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports, while Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee. It would be the veteran signal-caller's first start in more than 10 months since his benching.

Kirk Cousins is 'highly likely' to start for the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Falcons suffered injuries to LB Divine Deablo and QB Michael Penix Jr. in loss to the 49ers. Here's where they stand going into Week 8.

He suffered the injury in the Falcons' Week 7 loss to the 49ers but managed ... Below is the pecking order in the quarterback room. Kirk Cousins Easton Stick Penix will not be eligible to be the Falcons' emergency third quarterback, as Stick was elevated ...