The Beacon Brief, one report

InjuryWeek 6QuestionableUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski expects QB Michael Penix Jr. to start Sunday against the Bears as long as he has no setbacks to his rib injury.

Player: Michael Penix Jr.
Position: QB
Team: Falcons
Injury: rib injury
Status: Expected to start Sunday against the Bears as long as he has no setbacks

Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears

Earlier reports on this story

InjuryWeek 5
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens late with a rib injury but does not believe it will be long-term.
Injury
rib injury
Game
30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens
Occurrence
came out late in game
Prognosis
does not believe it will be a long-term issue
Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 12, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 5 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Lamar, Penix and Deebo Permalink: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. left Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens late with a rib injury but does not believe it will be long-term.