Michael Penix Jr. Injury status and history
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 220 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 17.1
- Pos rank
- QB18
- Rostered
- 25%
Week 8 at Buccaneers, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 25th vs. QBs, tough
Michael Penix Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Michael Penix Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8@ TB, Nov 1 | - | Oct 28 | Oct 29 | Oct 30 | Due Fri |
| Week 6vs CHI, Oct 18 | - | Full | Full | Full | Played |
| Week 3@ GB, Sep 24 | - | Mon - | Tue - | Wed Full | Played |
| Week 2vs CAR, Sep 20 | Knee | - | - | Full | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Four logged injuries in three seasons, including three knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a bone bruise in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
52/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Bone bruise · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 3 | 10 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 10 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2025, 2025 and 2026
- 2 games missed to injury in 2026
- 10 games in 3 seasons, 8 of them in 2025
- 4 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Michael Penix Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Ribs Played through
Hurt during the Week 5 game against the Ravens and listed with a chest injury from Week 6 and played through it without missing time.
The playQ4 00:27 vs BAL(Shotgun) 9-M.Penix sacked at ATL 31 for -10 yards (95-T.Robinson). FUMBLES (95-T.Robinson) [95-T.Robinson], recovered by ATL-64-R.Neuzil at ATL 31.
- Wk 6 Full · no designation
- 2026
Knee 2 games
Listed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 1; missed Weeks 1 and 2.
- Wk 1 Full · Out
- Wk 2 Full · Out
- Wk 3 Full · no designation
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Bone Bruise, surgery · Left 8 games
Missed the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Suffered a partially torn ACL in his left knee against the Carolina Panthers, which required season-ending surgery.
If Penix Jr. Misses Time
Next man up: Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa is next on the Falcons depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Penix Jr. managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Penix Jr. misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Drake London and Bijan Robinson, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Michael Penix Jr. Injury FAQ
Is Michael Penix Jr. injured?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Michael Penix Jr. is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Michael Penix Jr. playing this week?
Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation for Week 8 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, November 1, so he is on track to play. Penix Jr. was on the Week 6 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. A full practice to open the week is the lowest-concern signal on an injury report. Should you start him?
Has Michael Penix Jr. missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Penix Jr. has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 5.
What is Michael Penix Jr.'s injury history?
Michael Penix Jr. has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 10 games in all: 8 for a left bone bruise in 2025 and 2 for a knee injury in 2026.
What was Michael Penix Jr.'s most recent injury?
Michael Penix Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a ribs injury in Week 5 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Michael Penix Jr. have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2025 and 2026 (10 games missed).
What was Michael Penix Jr.'s worst injury?
Michael Penix Jr.'s longest absence came from a left bone bruise in 2025, which cost him 8 games of the 10 he has missed in his career.