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Falcons Hit by Injuries: Penix Reaggravates Knee as London Awaits MRI

Atlanta prepares Kirk Cousins to start next week given concern over Penix’s knee.

Overview

  • Michael Penix Jr. left in the third quarter with a left knee injury that NFL Network reports is a likely aggravation of his earlier bone bruise, with concern he could miss time.
  • Drake London was ruled out late with a knee injury and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, with early reports indicating it is not believed to be a major issue.
  • Atlanta lost 30-27 in overtime to Carolina, dropping to 3-7 and extending its skid to five games.
  • Head coach Raheem Morris offered no postgame medical specifics and said the team will prepare for Kirk Cousins to start if Penix is unavailable.
  • London had seven catches for 119 yards before exiting; if he sits, Darnell Mooney, David Sills V and tight end Kyle Pitts are expected to see more targets.