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Michael Penix Jr. exits Falcons game with injury after big hit

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. exits Falcons game with injury after big hit

Summary

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. exited the Week 5 'Sunday Night Football' game against the Baltimore Ravens due to injury. The incident occurred during the Falcons' final drive of regulation when he was hit on a strip sack. After receiving medical attention on the field, Penix returned for one play but did not participate in overtime, with Tua Tagovailoa taking his place. The Falcons have not provided an update on Penix's condition following the game.

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•Penix completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown.
•He was injured on the last drive of regulation in a close game.
•Penix jogged off the field but did not return for overtime.
•Tua Tagovailoa stepped in as the starting quarterback in overtime.
•No immediate update on Penix's injury status has been announced.

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3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. injured late in 30-23 loss to Ravens
3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. injury update as Falcons QB exits 'Sunday Night Football' following big hit

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