Michael Penix Injury status and history
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 220 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.0
- Pos rank
- QB35
- Rostered
- 12%
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 17th vs. QBs, neutral
Michael Penix Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Penix was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ NO, Oct 5 | — | — | — | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 3@ GB, Sep 24 | — | Mon — | Tue — | Wed Full | Played |
| Week 2vs CAR, Sep 20 | Knee | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Out |
| Week 1@ PIT, Sep 13 | Knee | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in three seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a bone bruise in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
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 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 2 | 8 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Knee injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 8 games missed
- 8 games in 3 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Michael Penix Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 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 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 managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Penix 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 Injury FAQ
Is Michael Penix injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Michael Penix is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Michael Penix playing this week?
Michael Penix has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Saints on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Penix was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played. Should you start him?
Has Michael Penix missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Penix has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Michael Penix's injury history?
Michael Penix has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 8 games in all: 8 for a left bone bruise in 2025.
What was Michael Penix's most recent injury?
Michael Penix's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Michael Penix have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2025 (8 games missed).
What was Michael Penix's worst injury?
Michael Penix's longest absence came from a left bone bruise in 2025, which cost him 8 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.