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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Ready for Week 6
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Penix (ribs) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Thus, the rib injury that Penix suffered late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens is behind him. Through his three appearances this season, he's completed 52 of 77 passes (67.5 percent) for 719 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. |
Clears concussion protocol
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 6:17 PM
Smith (neck) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Smith's status on Atlanta's official injury report changed from "concussion/neck" to just "neck" Thursday, signaling he has cleared league concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game versus the Bears. With that said, his availability for Week 6 is still up in the air due to the neck issue, and he may have to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend. |
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Looking good for Week 6
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 6:12 PM
Deablo (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Deablo was limited by a lingering hamstring injury at Wednesday's practice, but it appears he's now finally back up to full speed. He's on the fringe of IDP consideration in some formats going into Sunday's matchup versus the Bears. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Full practice again Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Penix (ribs) practiced without limitations again Thursday, Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Penix has faced no limitations in Atlanta's first two practices ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, suggesting that he's good to go after subbing out late in this past Sunday's overtime loss to the Ravens, in which Tua Tagovailoa threw the game-losing interception in OT. The Falcons have scored 34.3 points per game in Penix's three starts after averaging 8.0 PPG in the first two games of the season while Penix was wrapping up the rehab on his torn ACL. |
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Still nursing hamstring issue
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 7:10 PM
Deablo (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Deablo was able to play through his hamstring injury in Sunday's game versus the Ravens, but it still appears to be bothering him as Atlanta begins its preparations for Week 6. With that said, barring any setbacks, it still seems at this point that he's on track to play come Sunday versus the Bears. |
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Misses Wednesday's practice
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 4:35 PM
Henderson (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson exited Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to a groin injury. He didn't practice Wednesday. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't ruled out the 28-year-old for the Week 6 meeting with the Bears. If Henderson can't get on the field versus Chicago, Avieon Terrell would presumably see more snaps alongside Mike Hughes. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Practices fully Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 4:29 PM
Penix (ribs) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Penix suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's loss to the Ravens, which didn't allow him to take the field for the Falcons' only possession of overtime. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com that Penix was slated to be limited at Wednesday's practice, but afterward the quarterback himself relayed to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, "We're good, and I feel good to go this week, so that's the plan. ... It's not always comfortable, but I made every throw out there today." Penix's subsequent full listing indicates as much, and he'll remain Atlanta's QB1 for Sunday's contest against the Bears. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Set for limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 11:21 AM
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Penix (ribs) will practice Wednesday but will be limited in some fashion, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Penix was sidelined for the extra period of Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to the rib injury, which he sustained when he was sacked late in the fourth quarter. While Stefanski didn't go into any specifics regarding the extent of Penix's injury, the coach said that the 26-year-old quarterback should be on track to start this coming Sunday against the Bears "as long as everything goes accordingly" in practice this week, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. Penix looks as though he'll be listed as limited on the Falcons' initial Week 6 injury report, but he'll likely be locked in for the start if he's able to practice fully Thursday and/or Friday. |
Jahan Dotson Jahan Dotson Reels in 36-yard catch in OT loss
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 8:55 PM
Dotson caught two of four passes for 54 yards during the Falcons' 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Dotson was responsible for the Falcons' second-longest play of the game, when he connected with Michael Penix (ribs) on a 36-yard pass late in the second quarter that led to a five-yard touchdown pass from Penix to Kyle Pitts three players later. Dotson finished as the Falcons' second-leading receiver behind Drake London (118), though Dotson's four targets were fourth-most on Atlanta behind London (11), Bijan Robinson (seven) and Pitts (six). Dotson is up to an 8-149-1 receiving line on 18 targets through five regular-season games, although the scoring ceilings for the Falcons pass catchers would be lower if Tua Tagovailoa is under center instead of Penix for Week 6 against the Bears on Oct. 18. |
Brian Robinson Brian Robinson Inefficient in overtime loss
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:14 PM
Robinson handled seven carries for 16 yards and did not catch his only target during Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss versus the Ravens. He also returned two kickoffs for 61 return yards.
Analysis: Robinson's seven carries in Week 5 were the fewest he's been given in any game so far this season, and the longest of those rushes only went for four yards. Atlanta's offense still runs through Bijan Robinson, but his backup could still be a desperate, touchdown-dependent flex play in deeper formats in a Week 6 matchup versus the Bears. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Could be available to play Week 6
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Falcons have optimism that Penix's rib injury isn't overly serious and that he'll be available to play Sunday against the Bears, Jonathan Jones and Josh Kendall of The Athletic report.
Analysis: Penix took a hard hit to his rib area late in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens and was unable to play in overtime. He relayed after the game that he didn't think his rib injury was a long-term concern, and the Falcons are keeping the door open for him to start in Week 6. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he didn't have any new information regarding the status of Penix and wouldn't get into any further specifics regarding X-rays or imaging performed on the quarterback's ribs. Stefanski added that he expects to have a better understanding of Penix's availability Wednesday, when the Falcons will hold their first practice of the week. |
Nick Folk Nick Folk Makes all five kicks in OT loss
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:24 PM
Folk converted all five of his kicks (three field goals, two extra points) during Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: All three of Folk's field goals came in the second half, including a 48-yarder late in the fourth quarter to give the Falcons a 23-15 lead. His three made field goals were his most of the season, and after missing three kicks in each of his first two games, Folk has made all six of his field-goal tries over his last three outings. The Falcons will stay home for Week 6 against the Bears on Oct. 18. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Set for MRI on ribs
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:22 AM
Penix is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday after exiting Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to a rib injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Penix sustained the injury with 27 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, when he took a hard sack from linebacker Tavius Robinson. After giving way to backup Tua Tagovailoa for one snap, Penix checked back into the contest for the next play and threw an incomplete pass on a third-and-six before the Falcons punted the ball away. Atlanta then listed Penix as questionable to return to the game, but Tagovailoa ended up directing the offense for the team's lone possession of overtime. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com, Penix said that he likely would have been able to stay in the game if the Falcons had been on offense to begin overtime, but the pain in his ribs worsened during the Ravens' long touchdown drive to kick off the extra period. Penix is confident that his latest setback on the health front isn't a long-term concern, though the upcoming MRI will ultimately determine whether he has a realistic shot at playing Week 6 against the Bears. |
Drake London Drake London Team-high 118 yards in OT loss
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:20 PM
London caught seven of 11 targets for 118 yards in Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: London has recorded at least 96 receiving yards in three consecutive games since Michael Penix (ribs) made his season debut after missing the first two games of the season due to a knee injury, but Atlanta's top wideout is still searching for his first touchdown of the season. Penix sustained a rib injury late in the fourth quarter, and London had a 20-yard catch in overtime on a pass from Tua Tagovailoa, but Tua's next pass intended for London resulted in a game-losing interception. London should continue to lead Atlanta's passing game, regardless of whom the Falcons start under center in Week 6 against the Bears. |
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson Posts 118 scrimmage yards in OT loss
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 11:12 PM
Robinson rushed 17 times for 86 yards while catching four of seven targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Robinson was held without a touchdown after scoring four times over the previous two games, but he managed to top 100 scrimmage yards for the fourth time in five games. The star running back was far more effective than backup Brian Robinson, who also had four touchdowns over the previous two games but turned seven carries and one target into just 16 yards against the Ravens. Bijan has racked up 732 scrimmage yards and five total TDs heading into a Week 6 home game against the Bears. Michael Penix (ribs) was hurt late in Sunday night's loss to Baltimore, so it remains to be seen whether Penix or Tua Tagovailoa will start under center for Atlanta against Chicago. |
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. Sustains rib injury in OT loss
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:55 PM
Penix (ribs) was listed as questionable to return in overtime of Sunday's game against the Ravens, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, and Penix subsequently didn't return to the 30-23 overtime loss.
Analysis: Penix was injured after taking a big hit on Atlanta's final possession of the fourth quarter. He came back into the game after missing one play and threw an incomplete pass to close out regulation, but Penix was unable to return for overtime. Tua Tagovailoa promptly threw an interception on Atlanta's second offensive play of OT to seal the loss for the Falcons after the Ravens scored to begin the extra session. The oft-injured Penix will try to overcome this latest setback before the Falcons host the Bears in Week 6. He completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for eight yards in the loss to the Ravens. |
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Dealing with groin injury
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 10:38 PM
Henderson (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Ravens, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Henderson is dealing with an apparent groin injury, and his chances to return to the field before the end of Sunday's contest appear to be slim. In his absence, Aveion Terrell, Billy Bowman and Sydney Brown all stand to see an increase in opportunities in the secondary. |
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All set for Sunday night
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:22 PM
Matthews (groin) is active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Matthews was a full participant in Friday's practice but still drew a questionable injury tag ahead of Sunday night's game. The starting left tackle has recovered enough from the groin injury he sustained in the Falcons' win over the Saints on Monday to suit up for Sunday night's contest with the Ravens. |
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Ready for SNF
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:19 PM
Deablo (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Deablo was a limited participant in Friday's practice and was listed as questionable for Sunday night's game. The inside linebacker overcame his hamstring issue in time and is all set to suit up for Sunday Night Football next to fellow inside linebacker Kendal Daniels. |
Cooper Rush Cooper Rush Inactive as emergency QB
Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 6:16 PM
Rush (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens but will serve as the emergency quarterback, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Analysis: Rush will once again serve as the emergency third option behind Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. Rush will only enter the game if neither Penix nor Tagovailoa can continue to play. |
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