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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Suffers Rib Injury Late and Tua Tagovailoa Finishes OT Loss to Ravens

Penix left after a late sack and fumble, and Tagovailoa’s first extended Falcons action ended with an interception that sealed the loss.

  • On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons lost 30-23 in overtime to the Baltimore Ravens after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury during a fourth-quarter sack by Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson.
  • Before the injury, Penix had controlled the game, throwing for 240 yards and a touchdown while Atlanta maintained a 23-15 lead with less than three minutes remaining in regulation.
  • With 27 seconds left, Robinson's sack forced Penix to leave the field, prompting Tua Tagovailoa to enter for his first regular-season snaps with the Falcons in overtime.
  • Tagovailoa's pass was intercepted by Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton in overtime, sealing Atlanta's loss; 92.9 The Game's Joe Patrick called it an "awful interception."
  • The Falcons dropped to 2-3 with the loss, and head coach Kevin Stefanski faces questions about Penix's durability; injuries have been a recurring concern throughout his career.
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NBC Sports broke the news in Stamford, United States on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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