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“It’s almost like that blue tent is his vacation home”: NFL fans rip Michael Penix Jr. getting checked 9 minutes into Falcons vs. Bears

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. raised fans' concerns as he went to the medical tent during Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Chicago Bears.

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Michael Penix Jr. was evaluated in the medical tent nine minutes into the game against the Bears.
The Atlanta Falcons faced the Chicago Bears during a Week 6 NFL matchup.
NFL fans on social media reacted critically to the quarterback's early injury check.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew significant fan reaction after being sent to the medical tent early against the Chicago Bears. The incident occurred approximately nine minutes into Sunday's Week 6 game, sparking widespread comments online regarding his durability.

Supporters and critics reacted strongly to the quarterback's quick visit to the sideline evaluation tent. The report noted that social media users criticized the frequent injury concerns surrounding Penix during the contest.

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