The Atlanta Falcons lost their starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to an injury in their Week 5 “Sunday Night Football” game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Penix was injured on the Falcons’ final drive of regulation. He was hit hard on a strip sack and was slow getting up after the play.
Penix received medical attention on the field but eventually got up and jogged off under his own power. The 26-year-old returned after missing one play, an incomplete pass, but he continued to receive treatment on the sideline after the play.
Penix did not take the field for the Falcons in overtime. Instead, veteran backup Tua Tagovailoa took the field with Atlanta’s starters while Penix sat on the bench with a towel draped over his head.
Here’s more on Penix’s injury.
See highlights, standout performances and reactions from around the NFL during Week 5 action.
Above, Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Jalon Daniels and Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Jalon Daniels of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson dances with members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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Sports broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Peter stand on the field prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
See highlights, standout performances and reactions from around the NFL during Week 5 action.
Above, Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
See highlights, standout performances and reactions from around the NFL during Week 5 action.
Above, Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Jalon Daniels and Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Jalon Daniels of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson dances with members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Ron Jenkins, Getty Images)
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NFL Week 5 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Sports broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Peter stand on the field prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 8, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
Michael Penix Jr. injury update
The Falcons did not immediately provide an update on Penix’s status after he exited the game injured.
Penix completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown before exiting the game.
