What happened: Penix said he spoke with Stefanski on Sunday after the game about starting. The talk followed two straight inactives to open the season while working back from a knee issue.

Why it matters: Atlanta has carried quarterback uncertainty into Week 3 of the 2026 season. A healthy Penix changes preparation and depth-chart decisions for Stefanski this week.

What to watch: Watch practice participation and Stefanski's Week 3 status update. A full workload points to activation.