# Tua Tagovailoa replaces injured Michael Penix

> Tua Tagovailoa steps in for injured Michael Penix during overtime as Falcons trail Ravens.
- Title: Tua Tagovailoa replaces injured Michael Penix · NBC Sports
- Summary: Tua Tagovailoa steps in for injured Michael Penix during overtime as Falcons trail Ravens. Tua Tagovailoa will finish the game for the Falcons after Michael…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tua-tagovailoa-replaces-injured-michael-penix-for-overtime
- Published: 2026-10-12T03:46:43.561+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tua tagovailoa, michael penix jr, falcons, ravens, nfl, overtime, rib injury, sports
## Tua Tagovailoa steps in
Tua Tagovailoa will finish the game for the Falcons who are down 30-23 in overtime to the Ravens.
## Penix diagnosed with rib injury
Michael Penix Jr. has been diagnosed with a rib injury and is officially questionable.
## Penix out for overtime
But for all intents and purposes, he’s out.
## Penix injury details
Penix suffered the injury on a hard hit toward the end of the fourth quarter.
## Tagovailoa's role in overtime
Tagovailoa came in to throw one pass but Penix came back in to finish the drive.
## Key takeaway

Tua Tagovailoa will finish the game for the Falcons after Michael Penix Jr. was diagnosed with a rib injury and is out for overtime.