Penix Jr. hurts ribs in Falcons' overtime loss to Ravens
Tua Tagovailoa took over in overtime, and Penix says he expects to be ready for Week 6 against the Bears.
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What happened
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's overtime game against the Baltimore Ravens late in regulation with a rib injury, and Tua Tagovailoa replaced him in overtime. Atlanta's comeback attempt ended with an interception. Penix does not believe the injury will be a long-term problem.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 12:47 AM ET: Penix hurts his ribs late in regulation, and Tagovailoa replaces him in overtime.
- Oct 12, 2:29 AM ET: Penix says he does not expect the rib injury to be a long-term issue.
- Oct 13, 7:45 AM ET: The injury update is reported not to change the Falcons' odds against the Bears in Week 6.
Coverage
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