From OutKick · Chantz Martin · · 50s
Michael Penix Jr. likely starts for Falcons
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. likely starts Sunday despite rib injury, coach says.
In brief
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. likely starts Sunday despite rib injury, coach says. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will start against Bears after clearing rib injury, per coach. Originally reported by OutKick.
Penix Jr. injured in game
Penix Jr. sustained a rib injury during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Penix Jr. returns to practice
Penix Jr. returned to practice Wednesday after undergoing an MRI earlier this week.
Coach Stefanski's update
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix Jr. is on track to start Sunday's game barring setbacks.
Penix Jr. feels good
Penix Jr. told reporters he felt good at practice and plans to start Sunday.
Injury history
Penix Jr. suffered an ACL injury last November and missed the Falcons' first two games.
The essence
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will start against Bears after clearing rib injury, per coach.
