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Michael Penix suffers rib injury during Ravens game, imaging scheduled

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Michael Penix suffers rib injury during Ravens game, imaging scheduled

Summary

Michael Penix Jr. left the game in the fourth quarter of the Falcons' loss to the Ravens after sustaining a rib injury. He was hurt on a sack while attempting to lead a drive with the score tied at 23. After a brief exit, Penix returned to throw an incomplete pass before Tua Tagovailoa replaced him in overtime. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that further information will be available after Penix undergoes imaging.

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Status Watch

•Penix completed 19-of-32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown.
•He was injured late in the fourth quarter against the Ravens.
•Penix returned temporarily before Tagovailoa's poor performance in overtime.
•Stefanski expects to have more clarity on Penix's condition soon.
•Atlanta will host the Bears in their next game.

Latest Updates

4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski comments on Falcons' loss to Ravens, Penix injury
4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski on Michael Penix's rib injury: We'll know more as we get imaging

What they're saying

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Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski did not have much of an update on Michael Penix Jr. immediately after Sunday's loss to the Ravens after the quarterback suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter.
— Yahoo Sports