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Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have stayed in
Penix says he could have stayed in game if Falcons won overtime.
In brief
Penix says he could have stayed in game if Falcons won overtime. Michael Penix believes he could have stayed in the game if the Falcons won overtime but left due to a rib injury. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Michael Penix
Penix was 19-of-32 for 240 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' first loss since he returned to the lineup in Week 3.
Ravens win
The Ravens defeated the Falcons 30-23 in overtime after Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception to seal the win.
Penix injury
Penix came out for one play late in regulation after taking a big hit from Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson but left due to a rib injury.
Penix's statement
Penix said he could have stayed in the game if the Falcons got the ball first in overtime but felt the pain was too severe.
Penix's recovery
Penix will have more testing done on the injury but believes he can return next week after sitting out enough in his career.
Next game
Penix will face the Chicago Bears next Sunday after the Falcons' loss to the Ravens.
The big picture
Michael Penix believes he could have stayed in the game if the Falcons won overtime but left due to a rib injury.
