Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit toward the end of regulation and wasn’t able to play in overtime of Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Penix missed a play in regulation for backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. But he returned to throw a pass on Atlanta’s final offensive play of regulation before a punt ran out the clock and sent the game to overtime tied at 23.
But as Baltimore milked clock on the first possession of regulation, medical staff continued to speak to speak with Penix on the sideline.
And when the Falcons got the ball with with 2:57 left in overtime following a Ravens touchdown, Tagovailoa took over at quarterback on the ensuing Atlanta possession. Penix was officially diagnosed with a rib injury.
Tagovailoa’s overtime stint lasted exactly two passes as he threw an interception on Atlanta’s second play of the extra session. The turnover clinched Baltimore’s 30-23 win.
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