Falcons' Penix day-to-day with bone bruise after 49ers loss

The Atlanta Falcons saw their momentum stall Sunday night, losing 20-10 to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium, and left the game with concerns about starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s health. Penix completed 21 of 38 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and a fumble, and sustained a bone bruise in the fourth quarter. Head coach Raheem Morris said Monday the quarterback was day to day and would be evaluated further as the week progressed.

Penix was under heavy pressure throughout the night. He was pressured 11 times on 42 dropbacks and, according to tracking data, failed to complete any of nine pass attempts made while under pressure. The loss dropped Atlanta to 3-3 on the season and intensified scrutiny of an offense that has been inconsistent despite a high-scoring win over Buffalo in Week 6.

Morris said Penix would practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday and expressed optimism he could play in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins. If Penix cannot go, the team plans to start Kirk Cousins, who remains on the roster as the veteran backup. Morris noted the organization will not put Penix in harm's way and that decisions will be based on movement and medical...