The Falcons lost to the Panthers in brutal fashion on Sunday, falling in overtime 30–27. Adding to the pain of the loss is the fact that Atlanta might have lost its quarterback for a few weeks in the process.
Michael Penix Jr. was removed in the third quarter of the contest due to a knee injury. At the time he left the game, he was 13-of-16 passing for 175 yards, and had the Falcons leading 21–16. Penix would be replaced by veteran Kirk Cousins, who finished the game but was unable to secure the win.
