Late in Sunday’s hard-fought game against the Baltimore Ravens, Penix sustained a rib injury on a sack.He briefly returned before the end of regulation but could not continue in overtime, forcing Tua Tagovailoa to take over.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Tagovailoa threw the game-ending interception, leaving Penix’s status for a pivotal Week 6 meeting with the Chicago Bears uncertain.Michael Penix Jr.
(9) of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct.11, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Kevin C.Cox/Getty Images)After Penix underwent an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that the quarterback is on track to start Sunday’s game, barring any setbacks.Penix was back at practice Wednesday, although he was listed as a limited participant.BACKUP QUARTERBACK TYLER HUNTLEY LEADS BALTIMORE RAVENS TO IMPROBABLE OT WIN OVER ATLANTA FALCONSStefanski stopped short of offering details about what he knew about the extent of Penix's rib injury, instead telling reporters that the left-handed thrower is "feeling better."On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter told "The Pat McAfee Show" that Penix’s rib injury "didn’t look like it’s a long-term injury" at the time.Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
(9) looks for an open receiver in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov.16, 2025.
( )Penix’s practice workload this week will depend on how he feels, Stefanski said."I want to see how he's feeling," Stefanski said."With any injury like this, you want to make sure as they move around and how they're feeling -- it could be all, some, none.
We shall see."ESPN reported later on Wednesday that Penix "took all the first-team reps in practice."...