NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Erik McCoy, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

NFL notebook updates cover injury and team developments across the NFC South, including optimism regarding Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. playing in Week 6. Penix suffered a rib injury against the Baltimore Ravens but reportedly has a chance to face the Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales noted that wide receiver Jalen Coker is on track to return from a quad injury depending on practice evaluation.

Elsewhere, the New Orleans Saints are addressing offensive struggles following a Week 5 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings that dropped them to 1-4. Center Erik McCoy criticized the unit's inability to win, while head coach Kellen Moore addressed quarterback Tyler Shough's banged-up hand and confirmed wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week.