Falcons' Penix Frustrated as Tua's Late INT Costs Game to Ravens
WHO:
atlantafalcons.com - Cornerback C.J. Henderson sustained a groin injury during the game, and defensive end Za'Darius Smith missed the game due to a concussion.
Heavy NFL - Kevin Stefanski revealed that Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t get comfortable enough to return to the game after his injury.
Daily Mail Sports - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was injured.
Sportskeeda - Tua Tagovailoa replaced Michael Penix Jr. as the quarterback for the Falcons.
Heavy NFL - Tyler Huntley is the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.
WHAT:
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons will prepare for a home game against the Chicago Bears next week.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons averaged 6.4 yards needed on third downs against the Ravens, the seventh-shortest distance among teams in Week 5.
atlantafalcons.com - Bijan Robinson carried the ball 17 times for 86 yards against the Ravens.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons had a season-high four sacks against the Ravens, with rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels and outside linebacker Jared Ivey each recording the first sack of their careers.
atlantafalcons.com - London has 488 receiving yards, ranking fourth among NFL receivers through Week 5.
atlantafalcons.com - London’s expected points added (EPA) per target of 0.80 ranks third in the NFL among players with at least 20 targets this season.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons generated pressure on 39.5% of the Ravens' dropbacks in Week 5.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons faced 17 third-down opportunities against the Ravens, completing nine attempts for 163 yards and a touchdown, producing a passer rating of 119.6 for Penix.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons controlled the game after halftime, possessing the ball for 21 minutes and 21 seconds, while the Ravens had the ball for just 8 minutes and 39 seconds.
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons expect to have more information on the players injured after imaging takes place on Monday.
atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. stated, "I'm going to be ready to go next week because I've sat out enough in my career."
Heavy NFL - The Falcons are awaiting imaging on Michael Penix Jr. after Kevin Stefanski revealed the quarterback couldn’t get comfortable enough to return.
Pro Football Network - Michael Penix Jr. delivered a 9-word injury update after the loss, stating, "I’ll be alright, just a little sore."
Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. provided an injury update after the game, indicating that the injury doesn’t appear likely to keep him out of action.
Heavy NFL - The Falcons lost their lead after giving up a touchdown and a two-point conversion to the Ravens, which tied the game at 23-23 and forced overtime.
Heavy NFL - Tyler Huntley scored a touchdown on a quarterback sneak, putting the Ravens ahead 30-23.
Daily Mail Sports - Michael Penix Jr. showed frustration on the sidelines after the game.
Sportskeeda - Tua Tagovailoa threw a game-ending interception in overtime, leading to the Falcons' loss to the Ravens.
Heavy NFL - The Falcons lost to the Ravens in overtime after a score of 30-23.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - The game took place during Sunday Night Football.
WHEN:
Sportskeeda - The game occurred on a Sunday, with specific reference to overtime.
WHY:
Pro Football Network - Ex-NFL players Justin Simmons and Ben DiNucci questioned the sequence of events that led to Michael Penix Jr.’s injury and Tua Tagovailoa’s interception.
Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury, which forced the Falcons to change quarterbacks during the game.
HOW:
atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons averaged 9.9 yards per play on third down against the Ravens, the most by any offense in Week 5.
Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury during the Falcons' final drive of regulation.
Heavy NFL - Tua Tagovailoa entered the game as a backup after Michael Penix Jr. was unable to continue due to injury.
The Falcons are gearing up for a home game against the Chicago Bears next week. In their recent matchup against the Ravens, Bijan Robinson rushed for 86 yards on 17 carries, while the team recorded a season-high four sacks, with rookies Kendal Daniels and Jared Ivey each notching their first career sacks. Additionally, receiver Drake London has been impressive, ranking fourth in the NFL with 488 receiving yards and third in expected points added per target among players with at least 20 targets this season.