Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said he expects QB Michael Penix Jr. to start Sunday against the Bears as long as he has no setbacks to his rib injury.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. came out of Sunday night's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens late because of a rib injury, but he does not believe it will be a long-term issue. Story via @marcraimondi:

[McElhaney] Michael Penix Jr. has a rib injury and is questionable to return. Tua Tagovailoa coming back in. twitter.com/tori_mcelhan…

[McElhaney] Michael Penix Jr. has a rib injury and is questionable to return. Tua Tagovailoa coming back in. twitter.com/tori_mcelhan…

[Raimondi] QB Michael Penix Jr is coming back in. twitter.com/marcraimondi…

[Raimondi] QB Michael Penix Jr is coming back in. twitter.com/marcraimondi…

[McElhaney] Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit on that sack. Ball popped out. Penix is down on the ground, trainers checking. twitter.com/tori_mcelhan… [Raimondi] Tua Tagovailoa is coming in. twitter.com/marcraimondi…

[McElhaney] Michael Penix Jr. took a big hit on that sack. Ball popped out. Penix is down on the ground, trainers checking. twitter.com/tori_mcelhan… [Raimondi] Tua Tagovailoa is coming in. twitter.com/marcraimondi…

Michael Penix Jr. goes up top to Jahan Dotson for 38 yards! @BALvsATL on NBC/Peacock Stream on @NFLPlus