Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. expected to start vs. Bears despite rib injury

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How the sides differ Left and alternative sources note his status could change; right sources stress he is likely starting despite the injury.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hurt his ribs in a loss to Baltimore and is expected to start Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix would take part in practice but would be limited. Sources agree on the expected start but differ in emphasis: some stress that his status could still change, while Fox News highlights that Tua Tagovailoa replaced him in overtime of that game.

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Left WPThe Washington PostFalcons QB Penix returns to practice and is expected to start vs. Bears, barring rib injury setback

Presents Penix as on track to start, with the rib injury noted as a possible setback.

Alternative · 3 sources YSYahoo SportsMichael Penix fully participated in Wednesday's practice

• CBSCBS SportsMichael Penix Jr. injury update: Falcons QB likely to start this week vs. Bears, but status could change
• NNewsweekFalcons QB Michael Penix Jr Expected to Start Week 6 vs Bears Amid Injury

Focuses on his practice participation and limits, stressing that his status could still change.

Right FNFox NewsMichael Penix Jr likely starting for Falcons against Bears despite rib injury, Kevin Stefanski says

Leads with his likely start despite the injury and highlights Tagovailoa's overtime replacement.