Penix Jr. Suffers Injury as Falcons Fall to Ravens in Atlanta

The Atlanta Falcons lost 30-23 in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens in Atlanta after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter, forcing Tua Tagovailoa to finish the game and throw the deciding interception.

According to sportsnet.ca, Penix was injured when Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson sacked him late in the fourth quarter. Penix stayed on the field while trainers evaluated him before leaving briefly.

Tagovailoa replaced Penix for one play before Penix returned for another snap and threw an incomplete pass on third down. The Falcons then punted on the final play of regulation, according to sportsnet.ca.

Penix told reporters after the game that he was recovering from the injury and believed he could continue.

"I felt pretty good," said Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

Penix explained that he attempted to return after the injury occurred but remained limited while the game moved into overtime.

"I was just trying to get back out there," said Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

During overtime, Penix stayed on the bench while speaking with trainers, then watched with a towel over his head, according to sportsnet.ca. He said the issue became more difficult to manage while he waited.

"It got worse and worse," said Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

The Ravens took the overtime lead after Tyler Huntley scored on a quarterback sneak, according to sportsnet.ca. Tagovailoa then entered for Atlanta's overtime possession, completed one pass, and was intercepted by Kyle Hamilton to end the game.

Penix said that if Atlanta had received the ball first in overtime, he likely would have returned to play. The Falcons' quarterback situation remained affected by the late injury during the loss.