Tua Tagovailoa replaces injured Michael Penix for overtime - NBC Sports
Tua Tagovailoa has replaced an injured Michael Penix Jr. for the Atlanta Falcons during an overtime game against the Ravens. Penix suffered a rib injury late in the fourth quarter, leaving his status uncertain for the remainder of the contest.
Why it matters
Quarterback injuries significantly impact game outcomes and team standings in the NFL, affecting both fantasy football and playoff projections.
Tua Tagovailoa will finish the game for the Falcons, who are down 30-23 in overtime to the Ravens.
Michael Penix Jr. has been diagnosed with a rib injury and is officially questionable.
But for all intents and purposes, he’s out.
Penix suffered the injury on a hard hit toward the end of the fourth quarter. Tagovailoa came in to throw one pass, but Penix came back in to finish the drive.
But Tagovailoa is behind center as the Falcons need to score quickly in overtime to prevent a loss.
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