FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said he is optimistic about quarterback Michael Penix Jr . returning after missing last week's game because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

Morris said Penix and receiver Drake London , who also sat out the loss to the Miami Dolphins because of a hip injury, are both classified as day-to-day going into Sunday's game against the New England Patriots .

Penix told reporters that he felt good at Wednesday's practice and that he's "trending in the right direction" to play against the Patriots.

"Michael is in the building, obviously in meetings. ... We'll get a chance to get a feel for what he can do in practice, if he can do anything," Morris said. "He feels better than he did last week. ... So, I feel really good abou

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