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Michael Penix Jr. hurts ribs in Falcons' loss, hopes to play next week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hurt his ribs late in a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
He briefly left the game, returned for the end of regulation, but could not play in overtime because of pain.
Backup Tua Tagovailoa played in his place as Baltimore scored a touchdown and Atlanta later threw an interception.
Penix said he believes he will be ready next week, when Atlanta hosts the Chicago Bears.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said the team needs more imaging and tests before setting a return timeline.
Penix missed the first two games of the season, and Atlanta has already used four quarterbacks this year.
The Falcons have had more success moving the ball and scoring with Penix, so his availability could matter as they try to improve their 2-3 record.
Michael Penix Jr. hurt his ribs late in regulation during the Atlanta Falcons’ 30-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
He briefly left the game after the hit but could not play in overtime.
Penix said he hopes to be ready for the Falcons’ Week 6 game against the Bears.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said the team needs more imaging and testing before setting a return timeline.
- Who
- Michael Penix Jr., quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, was injured.
- What
- He hurt his ribs and could not play in overtime of the Falcons’ 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
- When
- October 12, 2026, during Sunday Night Football.
- Where
- The game was against the Baltimore Ravens; the stadium was not stated.
- Why
- He was hit in the ribs by Tavius Robinson late in regulation.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Knowing me, I'mma be ready to go next week because I've sat out enough my career,
I will work my tail off to make sure I'm back out there on that field.
I did take some throws on the sideline just to see how I felt, and I did not feel like I was gonna be able to give our team what we needed to help us win that football game because of the pain that I was feeling, so that's all that happened,
Tavius Robinson hit Penix in the ribs, and Penix left for one play before returning.
Penix could not play as the Ravens scored a touchdown and Atlanta used Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback.
Penix said he hoped to be ready for the Falcons’ Week 6 game.
- Final score
- Falcons 23, Ravens 30
- Injury
- Penix hurt his ribs
- Overtime replacement
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Next game
- Falcons host the Bears in Week 6
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