Michael Penix Jr Leaves Falcons Game With Concerning Injury
Summary
Michael Penix Jr., quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, left a game against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury. He had been performing well in the game before exiting in the third quarter. Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins started warming up as Penix was considered "questionable" to return.Key Facts
- Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons' game with a knee injury in the third quarter.
- Before leaving, Penix completed 13 out of 16 passes for 175 yards.
- The Falcons led the game against the Panthers 21-19 at the start of the fourth quarter.
- Penix ranks 19th among quarterbacks with a 53.7 QBR (Quarterback Rating).
- Kirk Cousins, the backup quarterback, began warming up to possibly replace Penix.
- Penix is in his second season with the Falcons after being drafted in 2024.
- The Falcons were on a four-game losing streak before this game.
- A video suggested Penix might have injured his PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) in his left knee.
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