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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."	"Penix and veteran backup Kirk Cousins will both sit out a third consecutive preseason game, with Falcons coach Raheem Morris opting to rest veteran starters until the regular season. Atlanta waived quarterback Emory Jones (concussion) with an injury designation Monday, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site, leaving Easton Stick and new signee Ben DiNucci in position for preseason reps versus Dallas."

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