Before we look ahead of to Week 8, though, let's recap what happened in the Falcons ' 20-10 loss to the 49ers. Atlanta controlled the game in the first half before making some crucial mistakes late in the first half that cost the team points and gave the 49ers life.

Instead, it became another frustrating reminder of how far they still are from contention.

However, according to Penix himself, his availability for Sunday's game is not in question.