Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback #9

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	May 8, 2000
Height	6'2"
Weight	220 lb

Draft

College	Washington
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 8
Team	ATL

Fantasy Value

Michael Penix Jr.'s fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 26 points, which makes his value similar to:

Bryce Young (41 points)
Geno Smith (34 points)
Sam Darnold (25 points)
Cam Ward (3 points)
Anthony Richardson (0 points)

Michael Penix Jr. is projected for 0.0 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Week 1 Projections
Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
0.0	0.0	0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other QBs in our Quarterback Rankings.

Player News

Michael Penix Jr.: Michael Penix Jr. Throws For Over 300 Yards, Tallies Three Scores In Week 18 Loss

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. went 21-for-38 with 312 yards, two passing scores and an interception during their overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Penix added five yards and score on his lone carry. After averaging just 212.5 passing yards during the first two games of his career, Penix enjoyed a strong finish to the 2024 campaign, despite falling just short to the Panthers. The Washington product leaned on his top wideout Drake London as he threw to him 18 times. London also brought in both his touchdown passes and finished the day with 187 receiving yards. The 24-year-old has tallied four total touchdowns over his first three NFL games but sits with a 1-2 record, with both of his losses coming in overtime. Fantasy managers should expect Penix to be in the driver's seat to open as the team's starting QB in 2025.

Jan. 5, 2025 5:07 PM EST