Penix Jr. takes hard hit

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took a hard hit to his ribs late in regulation during Sunday Night Football.

“MICHAEL PENIX TAKEN DOWN HARD HE IS IN PAIN”

Penix misses one play

Penix missed just one play after the hit when Tua Tagovailoa entered the game and found Bijan Robinson for a 14-yard gain.

Penix injured ribs

Atlanta's medical staff examined Penix's right ribs after he was unable to play in overtime.

Penix says he'll play Week 6

Penix stated he will be ready for Week 6 after missing the first two games of the season.

“i did take some throws on the sideline just to see how i felt, and i did not feel like i was gonna be able to give our team what we needed to help us win that football game because of the pain that i was feeling”

Falcons QB history

Penix has a history of injuries including a torn ACL in 2018 and a fractured collarbone in 2019.

Falcons need Penix

The Falcons have struggled without Penix, who helped the team turn its season around from 0-2 to 2-2.