Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered an encouraging injury update Wednesday, saying he expects to play in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears despite the rib injury he suffered Sunday night.

Penix took all the first-team reps at practice and told reporters he made every throw while his ribs continued improving. ESPN’s Marc Raimondi shared the quarterback’s update on X, formerly Twitter, following the Falcons’ practice in Flowery Branch.

“Penix says he's good to play. #Falcons”

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