Michael Penix Jr.
Week 6
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Schedule
Atlanta Falcons Schedule
| Week | Date & Time | Opponent | TV | Spread/Total | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sunday, September 13 1:00 PM |
@
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
FOX |
-6.5
O/U 41.0
|
Scattered Clouds
|
| 2 |
Sunday, September 20 1:00 PM |
vs
Carolina Panthers
|
FOX |
+2.5
O/U 43.5
|
Broken Clouds
|
| 3 |
Thursday, September 24 8:15 PM |
@
Green Bay Packers
|
AMZN |
-5.0
O/U 43.0
|
Overcast Clouds
|
| 4 |
Monday, October 5 8:15 PM |
@
New Orleans Saints
|
ESPN |
-1.0
O/U 47.5
|
Overcast Clouds
|
| 5 |
Sunday, October 11 8:20 PM |
vs
Baltimore Ravens
|
NBC/P |
-3.5
O/U 43.5
|
Clear Sky
|
| 6 |
Sunday, October 18 1:00 PM |
vs
Chicago Bears
|
FOX |
+3.5
O/U 49.0
|
|
| 7 |
Sunday, October 25 1:00 PM |
vs
San Francisco 49ers
|
FOX | ||
| 8 |
Sunday, November 1 1:00 PM |
@
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
FOX | ||
| 9 |
Sunday, November 8 9:30 AM |
vs
Cincinnati Bengals
|
NFLN | ||
| 10 |
Sunday, November 15 1:00 PM |
vs
Kansas City Chiefs
|
CBS/P | ||
| 12 |
Sunday, November 29 1:00 PM |
@
Minnesota Vikings
|
FOX | ||
| 13 |
Sunday, December 6 1:00 PM |
vs
Detroit Lions
|
CBS/P | ||
| 14 |
Sunday, December 13 1:00 PM |
@
Cleveland Browns
|
CBS/P | ||
| 15 |
Sunday, December 20 1:00 PM |
@
Washington Commanders
|
FOX | ||
| 16 |
Sunday, December 27 --:-- |
vs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
|||
| 17 |
Sunday, January 3 1:00 PM |
vs
New Orleans Saints
|
FOX | ||
| 18 |
Sunday, January 10 --:-- |
@
Carolina Panthers
|
Career Stats
| YR | TM | G | CMP | ATT | PCT | PassYD | YPA | PassTD | INT | RSH | RushYD | RushTD | Rank | VBD | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 5 | 61 | 105 | 58.1 | 775 | 7.38 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2025 | ATL | 9 | 166 | 276 | 60.1 | 1982 | 7.18 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 70 | 1 | |||
| 2026 | ATL | 3 | 52 | 77 | 67.5 | 719 | 9.34 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 17 | 279 | 458 | 61.9 | 3476 | 7.59 | 15 | 7 | 34 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
Game Logs
| YR | WK | OPP | oSNAP | CMP | ATT | YD | TD | INT | RSH | YD | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 189 | 52 | 77 | 719 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | GB | 71 | 18 | 25 | 256 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | NO | 57 | 15 | 20 | 223 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | BAL | 61 | 19 | 32 | 240 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | WAS | 553 | 166 | 276 | 1982 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 70 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | TB | 76 | 27 | 42 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | MIN | 66 | 13 | 21 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | CAR | 51 | 18 | 36 | 172 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | WAS | 65 | 20 | 26 | 313 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | BUF | 70 | 20 | 32 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | SF | 65 | 21 | 38 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | NE | 56 | 22 | 37 | 221 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | IND | 63 | 12 | 28 | 177 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | CAR | 41 | 13 | 16 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | WAS | 230 | 61 | 105 | 775 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 7 | SEA | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | DEN | 13 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | NYG | 67 | 18 | 27 | 202 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | WAS | 64 | 19 | 35 | 223 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | CAR | 79 | 21 | 38 | 312 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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Michael Penix Jr.'s rib injury 'not considered serious', could play vs. Bears
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s rib injury is not considered serious. Penix might be able to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Bears, but the team wants to be cautious and see him practice this week before determining whether he will be able to play.
Michael Penix Jr. to undergo imaging Monday, expects to be 'ready to go next week'
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will undergo further imaging on Monday after injuring his ribs on a big hit in the final moments of regulation in Sunday night's overtime loss to the Ravens. He does not believe the injury will keep him out long term: "Knowing me, I am going to be ready to go next week because I've sat out enough in my career."
Michael Penix Jr. 'for all intents and purposes' out, Tagovailoa finishes in OT
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was diagnosed with a rib injury on Sunday against the Ravens and was officially listed as questionable to return, but "for all intents and purposes, he's out." Penix suffered the injury on a hard hit late in the fourth quarter; QB Tua Tagovailoa came in to throw one pass before Penix returned to finish the drive. Tagovailoa then took over in overtime with the Falcons trailing 30-23.
Michael Penix questionable to return, Tua Tagovailoa in for overtime
Falcons QB Michael Penix is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens with a ribs injury. QB Tua Tagovailoa will come into the game in overtime.