"Penix, the second-year quarterback, was 21-of-38 for 241 yards and a touchdown against the 49ers. But he struggled when he was pressured. San Francisco pressured Penix on a season-high 34% of his dropbacks. While under duress, Penix was just 1-of-10 for 9 yards with two sacks. This has been Penix's first season starting from Week 1. He was Kirk Cousins' backup last season until Cousins was benched following a stretch of five games with nine interceptions in Week 16. The Falcons are 3-3 this season."
"The Falcons are likely to be losing linebacker Divine Deablo for a longer stretch of time. Deablo fractured his left forearm in the first half of the 49ers game, per Morris, and he is now considered week to week. The coach said he believes Deablo will miss some time, though the hope is the Falcons will get him back this season."
Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise in his foot and ankle Sunday night and is considered day-to-day. Penix was hit late in the fourth quarter, limped but stayed in the game and was visibly affected. He completed 21 of 38 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown but struggled under pressure, with San Francisco pressuring him on a season-high 34% of his dropbacks and producing just 1-of-10 for 9 yards with two sacks when he was under duress. Penix is in his first season as a Week 1 starter with a 48.3 QBR. Linebacker Divine Deablo fractured his left forearm, is now week-to-week and could miss multiple games.
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