# Michael Penix Jr. likely starts for Falcons

> Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. likely starts Sunday despite rib injury, coach says.
- Title: Michael Penix Jr. likely starts for Falcons · OutKick
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Chantz Martin
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: michael penix jr, atlanta falcons, chicago bears, kevin stefanski, rib injury, nfl, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will start against Bears after clearing rib injury, per coach.