Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. dealing with rib injury, tests scheduled
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. exited Sunday night's loss to the Ravens with a rib injury. He is scheduled for tests and does not expect the injury to be long term
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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's overtime loss to the Ravens late with a rib injury that required postgame attention. Tests are scheduled for Monday to determine the severity, though early indications suggest the injury is not expected to be long term.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet): "It's frustrating, but I think the biggest thing is just I want to be out there." #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr reflects on his rib injury that took him out of the game in the eventual loss to the Ravens: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50164195/falcons-michael-penix-jr-injures-rib-late-loss-ravens
Penix, who has started all five games for Atlanta this season, was visibly frustrated after being forced out of a game the Falcons ultimately lost in overtime. "It's frustrating, but I think the biggest thing is just I want to be out there," he told reporters afterward.
Rapoport reported Monday morning that Penix will undergo testing on the rib injury, while the team evaluates next steps. The Falcons travel to face a Week 6 opponent with Penix's status uncertain — the team will likely have more clarity after test results come back.
The Ravens' Tyler Huntley stepped in for the injured Lamar Jackson and delivered a clutch performance in the overtime win, while Atlanta now faces questions about Penix's availability for the coming week.