Updates from the Bears-Falcons matchup
Atlanta looks to get back on winning track after loss to Ravens.
It’s not being overdramatic to suggest that the Falcons’ season could hinge on the health of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Their three losses this season have been in games that Penix didn’t finish — the first two games, and last week’s loss to the Ravens.
Here’s some pregame reading ahead of the matchup:
- Injury report vs. Bears: Penix cleared to play, Henderson ruled out
- Falcons loading Penix’s pre-snap plate; run defense fooled by Ravens’ curveball
- Penix says ribs ‘get better every day,’ plans to start vs. Bears
- Welcome home, Grady Jarrett: Bears DT ‘enjoyed every bit’ of Falcons run
- How boxing helps Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom: ‘There’s so much carryover’
Back to normal?
Michael Penix Jr. looks to be in line to play in Sunday's matchup against the Bears, which will be another good test for the Falcons.
Things went off the rails when Penix was injured late against the Ravens, and the Falcons' season outlook could hinge on whether they have Penix available or they'll have to rely on one of the backups.
The Bears have QB questions of their own, but Caleb Williams, who has been on the mend, also looks like he'll be ready to play.