# 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.
- Title: Michael Penix: If we got ball first in OT, I could have…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/michael-penix-if-we-got-ball-first-in-ot-i-could-have-stayed-in
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:12:54.849+00:00
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- Topics: michael penix, falcons, ravens, tua tagovailoa, rib injury, nfl, overtime, 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.
## Key takeaway

Michael Penix believes he could have stayed in the game if the Falcons won overtime but left due to a rib injury.