Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Sustains Rib Injury in 4th Quarter in OT Loss to Ravens
Penix exited in the fourth quarter after being sacked, and backup Tua Tagovailoa threw an interception in overtime as Baltimore won 30-23.
- 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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