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Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons QB likely to start vs. Bears

Penix hurt his ribs in the Week 5 overtime loss to Baltimore, and the Falcons say he starts Sunday if nothing goes wrong this week.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:20 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by CBS Sports: “Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons QB likely to start this week vs. Bears, but status could change”, with reporting from ESPN.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:20 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Bears, QB.
BBN covered this story before: Bears still unsure who starts at QB in Week 6 (October 12).

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Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFalcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is on track to start Sunday against the Bears, as long as his rib injury has no setbacks this week.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe got hurt in the Week 5 overtime loss to Baltimore. So is a rib a big part of throwing a football?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's the whole twist, Nina. You rotate your torso, and a bruised rib turns every throw into a negotiation.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI sat on a bench for four seasons, so I know about sitting out.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe status could still change, so the honest word is likely, not certain.