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Falcons coach: Will know more about QB Michael Penix's availability vs Bears on Wednesday

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said he’ll have a better idea Wednesday of whether quarterback Michael Penix will be able to play Sunday against the Bears.Penix hurt his ribs during the “Sunday Night Football” overtime loss to the Ravens. Monday, Stefanski…

By Patrick Finley · Chicago Sun-Times

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:35 PM

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Kevin Stefanski will evaluate Michael Penix's status for Sunday's game against the Bears on Wednesday.
Penix injured his ribs late in regulation during Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Stefanski declined to state whether medical imaging revealed any broken bones in Penix's ribs.

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski stated he will know more Wednesday regarding quarterback Michael Penix's availability for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Penix suffered a rib injury late in regulation during a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Stefanski did not confirm on Monday whether imaging revealed any broken bones.

Penix attempted one pass after the injury before backup Tua Tagovailoa took over in overtime, throwing a game-ending interception. Meanwhile, the Bears face their own quarterback uncertainty, with Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, or Case Keenum potentially starting.

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