‘I’ve Sat Out Enough’: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears.

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:36 PM

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Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start for the Falcons against the Bears following a rib injury.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Penix will start if practice and recovery go as planned.
Penix was injured during the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to Baltimore.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start Sunday against the Chicago Bears after suffering a rib injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that Penix will start if plans proceed smoothly, noting the quarterback was scheduled for limited practice participation on Wednesday.

Penix sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Atlanta's 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite previously missing time due to a torn ACL, Penix expressed strong determination to play against Chicago.

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‘I’ve Sat Out Enough’: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. On Track to Start vs. Bears

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