Overview
- Penix was hit on a third-down pass in the third quarter, limped to the blue tent after throwing his helmet, and was listed as questionable to return.
- He was 13-of-16 for 175 yards when he exited, with Atlanta leading 21-16 in a game the 3-6 Falcons badly need to keep playoff hopes alive.
- The team announced a knee injury; ESPN reported the right knee, while video and posts pointed to the left, leaving the exact side and severity unconfirmed.
- Kirk Cousins replaced Penix at quarterback; the veteran signed a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024 and previously started when Penix missed Week 8.
- Penix had a left-knee bone bruise in Week 7 and missed one game; social-media speculation about a possible PCL issue is unverified pending team evaluation.