# Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. hurts ribs

> Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. injured ribs late in game, says he'll play Week 6.
- Title: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. hurts ribs · CBS Sports
- Summary: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. injured ribs late in game, says he'll play Week 6. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. hurt ribs in overtime loss to Ravens but expects…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T04:47:52+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. hurt ribs in overtime loss to Ravens but expects to play Week 6.