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Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, but Falcons return remains uncertain
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. injured his ribs during Sunday’s 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
The injury is not considered serious, but it is not yet clear whether he can play against the Chicago Bears this Sunday.
The Falcons want to see how he practices before deciding, and coach Kevin Stefanski said he expected to have more information by Wednesday.
Penix left late in the game, returned for one play, then sat out overtime as his pain worsened.
He had only recently returned from ACL surgery, coming back in Week 3.
With Penix playing, Atlanta scored 80 points across his first two games back, after scoring 16 in its first two games with Cooper Rush at quarterback.
His availability for the Bears game could affect the Falcons’ offense, but the team has not yet made a decision.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has a rib injury that sources told ESPN is not considered serious.
His availability for the Falcons’ game against the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.
The team wants to see him practice this week before deciding whether he can play.
Penix left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens after being sacked late in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens won 30-23 in overtime.
- Who
- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- What
- Penix has a rib injury that is not considered serious, but his availability for the next game is uncertain.
- When
- He was injured Sunday, October 11, 2026. The Falcons play the Chicago Bears this Sunday.
- Where
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, during the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
- Why
- Penix was sacked late in the fourth quarter. The Falcons want to see him practice before deciding whether he can play.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Penix suffered a rib injury after being sacked late in the fourth quarter against the Ravens.
Sources told ESPN the injury was not considered serious, and the Falcons said they wanted to see Penix practice before deciding on his status.
- Injury
- Rib injury
- Next opponent
- Chicago Bears
- Ravens game score
- Baltimore won 30-23 in overtime
- Penix’s passing
- 19-of-32 for 240 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions
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Michael Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, per sources. Penix might be able to return for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears, but the team wants to be cautious and see him practice this week before it knows whether he will be able to play in Week 6.
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