Michael Penix Jr. sidelined late as Falcons fall to Ravens in overtime
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
In an overtime matchup on October 11, Michael Penix Jr. left the game after taking a significant hit late in regulation against the Baltimore Ravens. He was temporarily pulled from the game due to a rib injury but returned briefly before the game went to overtime tied at 23. Tua Tagovailoa replaced Penix in overtime, but his second pass resulted in an interception, which allowed Baltimore to secure a 30-23 victory. The Falcons will need to evaluate Penix's injury going forward.
- •Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in regulation.
- •Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception in overtime.
- •Ravens secured a 30-23 win against the Falcons in overtime.
- •Game tied at 23 going into overtime.
- •Penix's status for future games remains uncertain.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. suffers rib injury late and Tua Tagovailoa finishes OT loss to Ravens
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Why Tua Tagovailoa finished Falcons' overtime loss instead of Michael Penix Jr.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. leaves late vs. Ravens after big hit; Tua Tagovailoa throws interception to seal Baltimore win in his place
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix Jr. leaves late vs. Ravens after big hit; Tua Tagovailoa throws OT interception his place to seal Baltimore's win over Falcons
"ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury when he was sacked by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to Baltimore on Sunday night.
"Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit toward the end of regulation and wasn’t able to play in overtime of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
"Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit toward the end of regulation and wasn’t able to play in overtime of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:08 AMFalcons' Michael Penix Jr. suffers rib injury late and Tua Tagovailoa finishes OT loss to Ravens
ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury when he was sacked by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson late in the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to Baltimore on Sunday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 4:06 AMWhy Tua Tagovailoa finished Falcons' overtime loss instead of Michael Penix Jr.
Tua Tagovailoa's first action as a Falcon came in the critical moments of a "Sunday Night Football" game against the Ravens.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 3:44 AMMichael Penix Jr. leaves late vs. Ravens after big hit; Tua Tagovailoa throws interception to seal Baltimore win in his place
Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit toward the end of regulation and wasn’t able to play in overtime of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 3:44 AMMichael Penix Jr. leaves late vs. Ravens after big hit; Tua Tagovailoa throws OT interception his place to seal Baltimore's win over Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit toward the end of regulation and wasn’t able to play in overtime of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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