Overview
- Penix left in the third quarter against the Panthers after a hit on a third‑down pass to David Sills that caused his left knee to bend awkwardly.
- He struggled to walk, threw his helmet in frustration, and headed to the medical tent as the team initially listed him questionable to return.
- Backup Kirk Cousins replaced him and is expected to start while Penix is sidelined, according to the reports.
- Before exiting, Penix was 13-of-16 for 175 yards, and Atlanta led 21-16 behind two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson and another by Tyler Allgeier.
- The team had not provided a definitive update on Penix’s status at the time of publication, and coverage remains developing.