Overview
- NFL Network reported Michael Penix Jr. is believed to have aggravated the same left-knee bone bruise, with further testing planned and concern he could miss time.
- Coach Raheem Morris provided no firm update after the loss, saying Penix might have returned but that it "didn't look good."
- Morris said Atlanta will ready a game plan for Kirk Cousins to start if necessary, and Cousins said he will prepare despite not knowing his role yet.
- Cousins went 6-of-14 for 48 yards in relief against Carolina, while Penix had 175 yards on 13-of-16 passing before exiting.
- Drake London left in overtime with a knee injury after seven catches for 119 yards, and the Falcons have lost five straight to fall to 3-7.