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Falcons QB Michael Penix Injures Knee Against Panthers and Replaced by Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr. was 13 of 16 for 175 yards before his knee injury, leading the Falcons 21-16; Kirk Cousins took over as backup quarterback.
- On Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury in the second half and was replaced by veteran backup Kirk Cousins in the subsequent offensive series.
- On the play, Penix was hit just after releasing a third-down pass and the throw fell incomplete with 5:22 left in the quarter; he then waited for Falcons athletic training staff after contact from Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig.
- Before exiting, Michael Penix Jr., second-year quarterback, completed 13 of 16 passes for 175 yards and the Falcons led 21-16 at the time of injury.
- Kirk Cousins, who previously started earlier this season, took over after Penix's injury; Cousins' earlier start resulted in a 34-10 loss when Penix was sidelined by a Week 7 bone bruise.
- Penix walked to the sideline and was evaluated in the injury tent after the hit, then sat on the bench while Kirk Cousins spoke with Falcons quarterback coach D.J. Williams and was listed as questionable to return.
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