Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start for the Atlanta Falcons Sunday against the Chicago Bears after leaving last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury. Penix was expected to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix will start against the Bears "as long as everything goes according to plan." Penix led the Falcons (2-3) to two straight wins before Sunday night’s 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens. He was held out in the overtime period after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter. Penix missed the first two games of the...
'I’ve Sat Out Enough': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears
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Oct 14, 2026 • 1 week ago
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