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Michael Penix Jr.: ‘I hated it. I hated that I couldn’t get back in that game.’

Penix suffered an injury to his ribs in the final moments of regulation in the Falcons' Sunday Night Football loss to the Ravens.

By Tori McElhaney · Atlanta Falcons

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:10 AM

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Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in regulation during the Falcons' overtime loss to Baltimore.
Penix tried to warm up for overtime but could not return as the pain intensified.
Tua Tagovailoa entered in overtime and threw a game-ending interception following a Tyler Huntley touchdown run.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in regulation during a Sunday Night Football overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Penix attempted to warm up and return for overtime, but the pain worsened as Baltimore controlled a seven-minute opening drive, ultimately preventing him from re-entering the game.

Backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa replaced Penix in overtime, throwing an interception two plays after Baltimore scored a touchdown. Penix is scheduled for further imaging on Monday, though he expressed confidence that the rib injury will not sideline him long term.

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