Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. got absolutely rocked in their Week 5 “Sunday Night Football” game against the Baltimore Ravens, ultimately not returning for overtime after taking a vicious strip sack that left him on the turf.
Penix Takes a Vicious Hit
You just hate to see it. Penix, only 26, took this monster hit on the Falcons’ final drive of regulation. He was slow to get up and needed medical attention right there on the field. The dude managed to jog off under his own power, which was a relief to see, but it was clear he was shaken up. He even came back for one play, an incomplete pass, but he continued to get treatment on the sideline after that.
Benched for Overtime
But that was it for Penix. When overtime hit, it wasn’t him taking the field with Atlanta’s starters. Nope, veteran backup Tua Tagovailoa was out there while Penix was stuck on the bench, a towel draped over his head. You gotta wonder what’s next for him after a hit like that in such a critical moment.
And speaking of tough breaks from Week 5, our own Seattle squad had a wild finish too. The 49ers edged out our Seahawks 32-29. Just another reminder that this league gives us nail-biters every single week, huh?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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