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Michael Penix Jr.

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

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"Trey McBride dominated snaps (89.3 percent on offense) and targets (147) among Cardinals tight ends this season, but Higgins (38.0 percent) still had a consistent role in the offense, as did blocking specialist and rookie third-round pick Tip Reiman (41.2 percent, seven targets). A 2023 sixth-round pick of the Dolphins, Higgins has two years remaining on his rookie contract, but as long as McBride is around, he will find it difficult to make an impact in Arizona's offense."

	Elijah Higgins' target share has decreased by 63.2% over the past 10 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' receiving yards have decreased by 68.18% over the past 10 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' receptions have decreased by 66.67% over the past 10 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' targets have decreased by 50.0% over the past 10 weeks.
	Elijah Higgins' reception share has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.

Michael Penix Jr.

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

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."