Penix (knee) 'not yet ready' for game action
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Key Points:
- Michael Penix is not yet ready for live game action as he continues to recover from his third ACL reconstruction, with the Falcons leaving the decision on his comfort level to him.
- Penix aims to be fully confident before returning to the field, highlighting the mental challenge of coming back from multiple ACL surgeries.
- If Penix is not ready, Tua Tagovailoa is expected to remain the starter, provided he can play through an oblique strain sustained in Week 1.
- Should Tua be unable to play, Cooper Rush may start, despite having the lowest drop back EPA among quarterbacks in Week 1, which impacts the fantasy value of receivers Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
