Falcons send Michael Penix Jr. for rib MRI after injury kept him out of overtime loss to Ravens
Atlanta's quarterback expects to be ready for the Bears, but a scan on Monday will decide whether the 2-3 Falcons have to turn to Tua Tagovailoa.
Atlanta's quarterback expects to be ready for the Bears, but a scan on Monday will decide whether the 2-3 Falcons have to turn to Tua Tagovailoa.
Baltimore scored the tying touchdown and two-point try in the final 40 seconds, then went 68 yards on its overtime possession to reach 4-1 without Lamar Jackson. Michael Penix Jr. left with a rib injury.
Baltimore clears its top receiver and Marlon Humphrey for Sunday night against the Falcons, but six players, Lamar Jackson among them, are inactive. Atlanta dresses Jake Matthews, Divine Deablo and Samson Ebukam.
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.
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Atlanta ran for five touchdowns to tie a club record and moved into a share of first place in the NFC South, but lost Za’Darius Smith and Jake Matthews to injuries.
Ian Rapoport reported that the Ravens quarterback's sprain is not surgical but could cost him more than one game, leaving Tyler Huntley in line to start in Atlanta.
Rush started the September 20 loss to Carolina before Strand replaced him. Michael Penix Jr. returned the following week against Green Bay.