Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the information it wished.
Michael Penix Jr. reportedly prevented a serious damage
On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the rib damage Penix suffered within the fourth quarter of a 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens on “Sunday Night time Soccer” is not “thought of severe.” Schefter added the Falcons (2-3) nonetheless plan to see how he fares in apply earlier than figuring out his standing for a Week 6 dwelling sport in opposition to the Chicago Bears (3-2). The sport kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Fox.
The Falcons should be cautious with Penix, who has an in depth damage historical past. The third-year passer suffered a partial ACL tear final season and battled a number of knee and shoulder points throughout his faculty profession with the Indiana Hoosiers and Washington Huskies.
Towards Baltimore, Penix appeared to endure one other damage that may maintain him out for a number of video games. Earlier than time beyond regulation, the QB started warming up however went to the bench after he felt ache. Backup QB Tua Tagovailoa then changed him and threw a game-sealing interception to Ravens security Kyle Hamilton.
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