Michael Penix is officially good to go for Sunday’s game against the Bears, which is wild considering what went down last week. The Falcons quarterback injured his ribs in the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s loss to the Ravens and couldn’t even get back in for overtime. Everyone was holding their breath, right? But the dude has been a full participant in practice all week, and the Friday injury report dropped with no designation for him. He’s totally on track to start this weekend.
Penix’s Wild Comeback Trail Continues
Seriously, Penix’s season so far has been a rollercoaster. He missed the first two games of the season while he was recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. Talk about a tough road back! So, to get dinged up again last week and then be cleared to play so fast? That’s some serious grit, and Falcons fans have to be feeling a mix of relief and pure hype right now. You can’t keep this guy down, apparently.
Injuries Hit Harder on D
While the Penix news is a huge win for the Falcons, their defense isn’t quite so lucky. Defensive end Za’Darius Smith has cleared the concussion protocol, which is good, but he’s still listed as questionable with a neck injury. That’s a blow, but not as bad as the news for cornerback C.J. Henderson. He’s been completely ruled out for Sunday’s game because of a groin injury. Losing a starting corner, especially with Penix still getting into rhythm on offense, could be a real challenge.
So, the Falcons roll into Sunday’s matchup against the Bears with their QB1 back under center, which is the absolute biggest story for them right now. All eyes will be on Penix as he tries to keep their offense clicking after that rib injury. Can he build on his early season stats of 52-of-77 for 719 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in three starts? Sunday is going to be a huge test.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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