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Reports: Michael Penix Jr. rib injury does not seem to be serious, status for Week 6 still up in the air

Michael Penix Jr. couldn't finish the Sunday Night Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens after getting drilled in the ribs late; he actually returned briefly after Tua Tagoviloa took the field for a single play but was in too much pain to return for overtime. The worry was that Penix, who despite some very real hiccups against Baltimore has given this passing game a massive boost over the past three weeks, might miss a game or multiple games owing to his injury. The team hasn't confirmed this yet, but Adam Schefter reports that it's a relatively minor rib injury—as minor as those get, given that they're not particularly fun to go through—and Penix may actually be able to start in Week 6. The days ahead will tell the tale. Michael Penix’s rib injury is not considered serious, per sources. Penix might be able to return for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears, but the team wants to be cautious and see him practice this week before it knows whether he will be able to play in Week 6.

October 13, 2026Yahoo Sports
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Michael Penix Jr. dodging a serious injury is a massive relief for the organization, though his immediate availability remains questionable. His progress will be monitored closely as the team weighs his recovery against future game readiness.

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