Michael Penix Jr.’s rib injury not considered serious as Falcons eye his return against the Bears
Atlanta wants to see its quarterback practice before deciding on Sunday, but Monday's reports point to Penix having a real chance to face Chicago.
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2003 Regular season · Week 5 · Soldier Field
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Atlanta wants to see its quarterback practice before deciding on Sunday, but Monday's reports point to Penix having a real chance to face Chicago.
The 33-year-old defensive tackle is done for the year, a week after Green Bay lost linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to the same injury.
Chicago's coach would not commit to Williams starting in Atlanta after Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum combined for three interceptions as Green Bay won 31-7.