Geno Atkins is expected to start Sunday night's preseason game against the Cardinals, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Atkins is expected to start Sunday night's preseason game against the Cardinals, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Analysis:

Atkins was rested during Friday's practice, but it appears as though the stage is set for Atkins -- who is bouncing back from the torn ACL that he suffered last October -- to play in a few series during Sunday's contest.