# Falcons coach: Will know more about QB Michael Penix's availability vs Bears on Wednesday

> Falcons coach says he'll know Wednesday if Michael Penix plays against Bears.
- Title: Falcons coach: Will know more about QB Michael Penix's…
- Summary: Falcons coach says he'll know Wednesday if Michael Penix plays against Bears. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski will know by Wednesday if quarterback Michael…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/12/bears-falcons-coach-kevin-stefanski-michael-penix-availability-tua-tagovailoa-nfl
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:35:26.913+00:00
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- Topics: falcons, michael penix, kevin stefanski, bears, nfl, qb, availability, sunday night football, news, local
## Falcons coach
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 injury
Penix hurt his ribs Sunday night during the 'Sunday Night Football' overtime loss to the Ravens.
## Injury details
Penix was sacked by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson on the fourth-to-last play of regulation Sunday.
## Penix's game impact
Penix came in for one more play, throwing an incompletion on the penultimate play of the fourth quarter.
## Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa played overtime for the Falcons and threw an interception to end the game.
## Penix's return
Penix returned in Week 3 from the third ACL surgery of his football career.
## Penix's performance
Penix gave the Falcons a boost, beating the Packers and Saints by 21 points apiece before losing Sunday.
## Cooper Rush
Cooper Rush started the Falcons' first two games, both losses, while Jack Strand appeared in relief during Game 2.
## Bears QB questions
The Bears have their own quarterback questions with Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum potentially starting.
## Key takeaway

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski will know by Wednesday if quarterback Michael Penix can play against the Bears.