The Atlanta Falcons could really use a win on Sunday. Atlanta is falling behind in the NFC South with both Carolina and Tampa Bay ahead of them in the division rankings . Unfortunately, the Falcons will have to find a way to win without their starting quarterback.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr . is expected to be out in Week 8 with a bone bruise, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

However, Rapoport noted that Penix has a “real chance” to be back on the field in Week 9 against the Patriots.

It certainly sounds like Penix was a close call to play on Sunday. In fact, Rapoport added that “if it was a playoff game” in Week 8, Penix might be out there.

Penix is officially listed as questionable on the injury report after picking up a bone bruise against the 49ers last week.

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