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Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. drops massive injury update for Week 6 vs. Bears
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered an encouraging injury update Wednesday, saying he expects to play in Week 6 vs. the Chicago Bears despite the rib injury he suffered Sunday night.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 14
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (rib) likely to start Sunday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will likely start Sunday if there are no setbacks with his rib injury, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.
The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 100 yards AND a touchdown in the same game multiple times can you name in five minutes?
Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 14
Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday 'as long as everything goes accordingly'
In some great news ahead of the Falcons showdown with the Bears on Sunday, Michael Penix Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday, with Kevin Stefanski telling the media that Penix will start “as long as everything goes accordingly.” Penix suffered a rib injury in the fourth quarter of the Falcons’ loss to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team
Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 14
Falcons Could Be Facing Bears Down Two Prominent Starters
The Atlanta Falcons failed to capitalize on an undermanned Baltimore Ravens in Week 5, but they may get another chance in Week 6 as the Chicago Bears come to town.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Bears' Caleb Williams, Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. on track to play in Week 6 clash
Questions regarding the quarterback position hover over the Bears and Falcons as they prepare for a Week 6 clash, but it sounds like both clubs expect to have their first-choice starter available for the game.
NFL Week 9: Picks and preview
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 14
Falcons Host former Denver Broncos Safety for Tryout
The Atlanta Falcons have battled through injury, especially on the defensive side of the ball, since training camp, and they're always on the lookout for players who can contribute.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 14
The Falcons Missed Four Great Scoring Opportunities on Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons led the Ravens for most of their Sunday Night Football game. After defensive back Jessie Bates III recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown, the Falcons added several field goals to keep the Ravens at bay until overtime.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 14
Falcons/Bears: Latest updates on Caleb Williams and Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons and Bears meet up this Sunday, with both teams dealing with quarterbacks who aren’t 100%. Caleb Williams suffered a mild hamstring injury against the Vikings in Week 2 and hasn’t played since, but that’s expected to change against the Falcons, according to Ian Rapoport.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 14
Falcons See Surprising Movement in Power Rankings Despite OT Loss to Ravens
The Atlanta Falcons let the Baltimore Ravens claw back into Sunday’s primetime showdown, surrendering 15 unanswered points in an overtime loss. As a result, the Falcons dropped to 2-3 and face another tough test against the Chicago Bears in Atlanta.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Falcons Given Major Reason for Concern About Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. exited Sunday night’s 30-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens with a rib injury that is not considered serious, yet the episode has revived questions about his long-term durability as the team’s starter.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Lindy's Sports / October 13
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets good news on rib injury
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is dealing with a rib injury that isn’t considered serious, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday, offering some relief for a team that watched its starter forced to the sideline during a critical moment Sunday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
Bears' Caleb Williams on track to return for Week 6 game at Falcons
During a Tuesday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an update on Williams' availability for the Bears-Falcons game.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13
Falcons Hope To Have QB Michael Penix Jr. Available For Week 6
Michael Penix Jr. suffered a rib injury late in the Falcons’ Week 5 loss. The third-year quarterback is hopeful his latest ailment does not prove to be a long-term one, and the team appears to share that belief.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / October 13
What did the Ravens expose about the Falcons?
The NFL has a funny way of humbling everybody, and Sunday night was the Falcons’ turn. After back-to-back 21-point blowouts in primetime — games in which Atlanta physically overwhelmed its opponents for four quarters — the Falcons found themselves in a rock fight with a team that’s been living in those trenches for more than two decades.
Michael Vick News / EssentiallySports / October 12
'It’s Not Gonna Last': Falcons Legend Michael Vick Issues Financial Warning 18 Years After Bankruptcy
Back in April 2009, Michael Vick stood in a Newport News bankruptcy court, having survived a 12 cents-an-hour janitorial job at USP Leavenworth, and confessed,
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 12
Insider shares big update on Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. after 'SNF' loss to Ravens
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. The NFC South franchise reportedly heard the news it wanted.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12
Adam Schefter shares massive Lamar Jackson, Cam Jurgens updates for Ravens' game at Browns
The Baltimore Ravens earned an impressive 30-23 overtime victory at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley starting in place of Jackson, who was nursing the ankle injury he suffered on Oct. 4.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Jokes pour in after Tua Tagovailoa’s disastrous Falcons debut
Tua Tagovailoa’s regular-season debut for the Atlanta Falcons ended in a disaster at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. After Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Kevin Stefanski News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12
What Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski said about deflating SNF loss to Ravens
Kevin Stefanski’s Atlanta Falcons lost 30-23 in overtime to the Ravens as Tua Tagovailoa made his Atlanta debut. Stefanski was one of three Falcons who deserved blame for the loss including Tagovailoa, who threw the game-ending interception in overtime.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Ravens make final Lamar Jackson, Trey Hendrickson decisions for Falcons game
It turns out Jesse Minter didn't need to wait until the weekend to reveal Jackson's status for the Week 5 contest.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 9
Major injury update on Ravens' Lamar Jackson emerges for Falcons game
During Friday's edition of "The Pat McAfee Show," league insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network/ESPN shared an expected update regarding Jackson's status for the Falcons game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Ravens' Jesse Minter shares latest on Lamar Jackson's status
Jackson's status continues to hover over the Ravens as they prepare to take on the Falcons in Week 5.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7
It could be 'The Derrick Henry Show' for Ravens in Week 5 'SNF' clash vs. Falcons
It's beginning to look like it will be "The Derrick Henry Show" on Sunday in primetime when the Baltimore Ravens travel to the Atlanta Falcons.
Bijan Robinson News / Yardbarker / October 6
'MNF' takeaways: Bijan Robinson, Falcons spoil 20th anniversary 'Domecoming' in rout of Saints
The Atlanta Falcons entered a tough road environment on "Monday Night Football" and came away with a statement 45-24 win over the division rival New Orleans Saints.
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