Michael Penix Jr. Reflects on Injury During Falcons-ravens Clash

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa replaced Michael Penix Jr. as quarterback during the game.

atlantafalcons.com - Chris Lindstrom is a teammate of Michael Penix Jr.

atlantafalcons.com - Bijan Robinson is a teammate of Michael Penix Jr.

atlantafalcons.com - Tyler Huntley is the quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. is expected to undergo further imaging to assess his rib injury.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix stated, "I did not feel like I was going to be able to give our team what we needed to be able to win that football game because of the pain that I was feeling."

atlantafalcons.com - Penix mentioned, "I tried to get up and move around... I didn't feel the way I wanted to feel."

atlantafalcons.com - Penix expressed that he was "overcome with emotion" while sitting on the bench after being unable to return to the game.

Draft Sharks - Michael Penix's rib injury is not considered serious, and he "might" be able to play against the Bears this weekend.

Heavy NFL - Michael Penix Jr. will undergo further imaging to assess his rib injury.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix expressed optimism about his recovery, stating, "Knowing me, I am going to be ready to go next week because I've sat out enough in my career."

atlantafalcons.com - Penix mentioned, "I will work my tail off to make sure I'm back out there on that field."

atlantafalcons.com - The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Baltimore Ravens in overtime with a final score of 23-30.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury during the game and did not return.

atlantafalcons.com - The Ravens scored a touchdown in overtime through a 1-yard run by Tyler Huntley.

atlantafalcons.com - Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception during the Falcons' final drive of the game.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The game took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons will host the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 18.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Penix felt he needed to be out on the field, stating, "I just felt like I needed to be out there."

atlantafalcons.com - Penix felt emotional about not being able to return to the game, saying, "I just felt like I needed to be out there."

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. expressed that he hated not being able to return to the game due to his injury, stating, "I hated that I couldn't get back in that game."

atlantafalcons.com - Penix felt he could not contribute effectively due to the pain he was experiencing.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Penix attempted to return to the game by stretching and throwing but ultimately decided against it due to increasing pain.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. attempted to return to the game by stretching and throwing but ultimately decided he could not play due to increasing pain.

atlantafalcons.com - The Ravens executed a 14-play, 63-yard drive in overtime that lasted seven minutes before scoring a touchdown.

Michael Penix Jr. is set to undergo further imaging to evaluate a rib injury that kept him from finishing the game, expressing that he felt he couldn't contribute to his team's success due to the pain. He shared his frustration, saying, "I just felt like I needed to be out there," but ultimately made the tough decision to sit out after trying to stretch and throw. Overcome with emotion, Penix reflected on his experience sitting on the bench, feeling he couldn't perform at the level he wanted.