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Michael Penix Jr.

Pos: QB1 Team: ATL YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 8
Injury Status: H

I. Player News & Analysis

ESPN	RotoWire	Trends
"Penix is entering his second NFL season and his first as Atlanta's starter. The 2024 No. 8 pick played only three full games as a rookie, with mixed results. He threw for 200-plus yards and one INT in all three, totaling three passing TDs during the stretch. Though he did produce one rushing TD, he was (as expected) a nonfactor with his legs, totaling 11 yards on seven carries. Penix will benefit from a very good supporting cast led by Drake London and Bijan Robinson, but he'll be working in an offense that was third-run-heaviest in the league last season and he's unlikely to add much (if any) value with his legs. Penix should be viewed as no more than a late-round lottery ticket."	"The rookie signal-caller did his best to try to get the win the Falcons needed to remain in play for a playoff spot, a matter that was rendered moot when the Buccaneers were able to squeak past the Saints in a game being played concurrently. It was still an encouraging showing for Penix, however, who eclipsed the 300-yard mark and threw multiple touchdown passes for the first time as a pro. Penix connected with Drake London from 20 and 21 yards out for his pair of scoring tosses, but he never had a chance to possess the ball in overtime since the Panthers drove down for a game-winning touchdown. Penix got some invaluable experience over the final three games of the regular season and is indisputably entrenched as the Falcons' quarterback heading into the offseason."

II. Historical Performance

Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

QBR

CMP

ATT

YD

TD

INT

YPA

2024

18

CAR

44 - 38

ATL

88.9

21.0

38.0

310.0

2.0

1.0

8.16

2024

17

ATL

24 - 30

WSH

71.5

19.0

35.0

211.0

1.0

0.0

6.03

2024

16

NYG

7 - 34

ATL

73.4

18.0

27.0

202.0

0.0

1.0

7.48

2024

11

ATL

6 - 38

DEN

68.8

2.0

4.0

24.0

0.0

0.0

6.0

2024

7

SEA

34 - 14

ATL

118.8

1.0

1.0

14.0

0.0

0.0

14.0