Michael Penix Jr. does not think his 2026 season is over just yet.
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback got knocked out late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Penix was hurt after taking a forceful sack with the teams tied at 23 in the game’s final minute.
MICHAEL PENIX TAKEN DOWN HARD HE IS IN PAIN https://t.co/Ref6DhrROW
— wok (@wokdior) October 12, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa replaced Penix in overtime. The Falcons backup ended up throwing the game-ending interception that sealed a 30-23 victory for the visitors. The disappointment was written on Penix’s face as he could only watch from the sidelines.
MICHAEL PENIX JR. HAD THE GREATEST REACTION EVER WATCHING TUA TAGOVAILOA THROW THE GAME-LOSING INTERCEPTION. 💀💀💀 Tears. https://t.co/U27dUwyHNO
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) October 12, 2026
Penix spoke to a reporter after the game and assured Falcons fans that his injury is not one that will knock him out for the year. His 2025 season was cut short after he suffered a torn ACL in a Week 11 contest against the Carolina Panthers.
“I’m going to get some imaging to just make sure I’m all good,” Penix said. “But it’s nothing season-ending, so I’ll be good.”
Penix is set to undergo further imaging to determine the severity of his rib injury.
After taking the huge blow late, Penix returned to the field for Atlanta’s final play in regulation. He threw one incomplete pass before sitting out overtime with the pain becoming too unbearable.
Penix went 19/32 for 240 yards and a touchdown as the Falcons dropped to 2-3.
