Flowery Branch, Ga. ? Michael Vick will be in uniform for the first time this season Sunday, standing by as the Atlanta Falcons’ backup quarterback at Houston.

The Pro Bowl QB, sidelined since breaking his right leg in preseason, practiced for the second straight day Thursday.

During a two-hour workout, Vick rolled out on pass plays after working exclusively in the pocket Wednesday. He also stopped, started and took cuts.

“It felt pretty good,” Vick said. “I’ll just keep taking it day by day and see how it feels tomorrow. I am making progress.”

Doug Johnson will start Sunday when the Falcons (2-9) visit Houston (4-7), but Vick will be available.

“He will definitely be the No. 2 quarterback unless there are any setbacks tomorrow,” coach Dan Reeves said. “He was able to move around and scramble. I was surprised by how well he looked, especially compared to where he was last week.”

The team has a two-hour workout scheduled this morning.

Vick practiced Wednesday for the first time since spraining his right ankle in a walkthrough Nov. 12.

In three days of practice two weeks ago, Vick worked exclusively with the scout team, but he took snaps for the first time Wednesday with the first- and second-team offense.

“I’ve still been in the film room and paying attention to the game plans,” Vick said.