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Falcons Reveal Michael Penix Jr's Injury Status Days Ahead of Bears Game

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Newest development Oct 14, 2026 · 4 reportsFalcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury

The Atlanta Falcons received good news on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. before their Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears.

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  1. Falcons Update on Michael Penix Jr Isn't Promising for Bears Game

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    Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury

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Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. suffers rib injury late and Tua Tagovailoa finishes OT loss to Ravens (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    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

  2. Sun Times

    Falcons coach: Will know more about QB Michael Penix's availability vs Bears on Wednesday (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said he’ll have a better idea Wednesday of whether quarterback Michael Penix will be able to play Sunday against the Bears . Penix hurt his ribs during the “Sunday Night Football” overtime loss to the Ravens.

  3. Newsweek

    Falcons Update on Michael Penix Jr Isn't Promising for Bears Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Atlanta Falcons aren't ready to name Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback for their game against the Chicago Bears.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Falcons are facing more quarterback uncertainty after Penix injures rib in overtime loss (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Atlanta Falcons again are facing quarterback uncertainty after Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury

  5. Sun Times

    Falcons coach: QB Michael Penix in line to start vs. Bears (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Quarterback Michael Penix is in line to start against the Bears on Sunday "as long as everything goes accordingly," Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski told Atlanta reporters Wednesday. Penix hurt his ribs late in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's overtime loss to the Ravens.

  6. Fox32 Chicago

    Michael Penix Jr. expected to start for Falcons vs. Bears after rib injury (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start for the Atlanta Falcons Sunday against the Chicago Bears after leaving last week's loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. Penix was expected to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday.

  7. Newsweek

    Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a big injury update on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Wednesday.

  8. Fox News

    Michael Penix Jr likely starting for Falcons against Bears despite rib injury, Kevin Stefanski says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday's game with a rib injury and was replaced by Tua Tagovailoa in overtime, but he's set to start against Chicago.

  9. Newsweek

    Falcons Reveal Michael Penix Jr's Injury Status Days Ahead of Bears Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Atlanta Falcons received good news on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. before their Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears.

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