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Michael Penix Jr. Injury Update: Falcons QB Expects to Play in Week 6 vs. Bears
Atlanta is optimistic Michael Penix Jr. can play Sunday after a rib injury forced him to miss the final snaps against Baltimore.
- On Sunday, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury during the team's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons are monitoring his condition for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
- Penix took a hard hit to his ribs from Baltimore's Tavius Robinson on a late-fourth-quarter sack, forcing him to miss the final offensive snaps. Backup Tua Tagovailoa replaced him in overtime, throwing a game-ending interception.
- Despite the injury, there is optimism among the Falcons coaching staff that Penix will play Sunday. He underwent MRI imaging on Monday, with head coach Kevin Stefanski saying the team will have more information by Wednesday.
- Penix has revitalized the Falcons' offense since returning from ACL recovery, winning two of three games while moving the team up to 18th in the NFL in EPA/Play. The offense struggled significantly with other quarterbacks earlier this season.
- Betting markets currently list the Falcons as three-point underdogs against the Chicago Bears. The potential absence of the starting quarterback has shifted odds in favor of Chicago for the Week 6 matchup.
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Reports: Michael Penix Jr.’s rib injury not serious - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 12 (Field Level Media) - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. avoided serious injury Sunday night in his team's overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and he could return to action next week against the Chicago Bears, according to multiple [...]
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Reports: Michael Penix Jr.’s rib injury not serious
By Field Level Media Oct 12 (Field Level Media) - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. avoided serious injury Sunday night in his team's overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and he could return to action next week against the Chicago Bears...
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