QB Colt McCoy expected to start this Sunday

McCoy was placed on the NFL concussion protocol following a hit in the third quarter of a Week 15 game against the Broncos. He then went on to miss last Sunday, when third-string QB Trace McSorley took over in his place.

This will be Colts’ fifth game starting at quarterback so far this season, a number that Arizona would have liked to be at zero.

However, with Kyler Murray initially missing a few weeks due to a hamstring injury, and then later being placed on the IR with a torn ACL, the Cardinals have found themselves in an unpredictable situation.

While starting, McCoy holds a 1-3 record this season. During these four games, he has averaged 195 YPG and thrown only one touchdown.

But these disappointing stat lines may be able to flip a switch this week as he will be up against a Falcons defense that is in the bottom 10 in the NFL for passing yards per game.

In addition, McCoy will be paired with a nearly fully healthy DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown receiving duo. This is a combo that has rarely been on the field at the same time this year.