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• Falcons' Michael Penix: Eclipses 300-yard mark in loss

  01/05/2025 • By RotoWire

  Penix completed 21 of 38 passes for 312 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and rushed once for a five-yard touchdown in the Falcons' 44-38 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday. 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.

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• Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: Sleeper QBs

  01/04/2025 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  While I expect Bijan Robinson to have a huge game against the Panthers in Week 18, I hope the Falcons give Penix the chance to air it out at the final start of his rookie campaign. Penix has combined for just 19.6 Fantasy points in two starts against the Giants and Commanders, but Week 18 against Carolina could be his best performance to date. The Panthers are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Penix is worth a look in deeper leagues if you need a starter given the matchup.

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• Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: Week 18 Waiver Priority List

  12/31/2024 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Penix has combined for just 19.6 Fantasy points in two starts against the Giants and Commanders, but Week 18 vs. Carolina could be his best performance to date. The Panthers are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, and Penix is worth a look in deeper leagues if you need a starter given the matchup.

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• Falcons' Michael Penix: Throws first NFL TD in OT loss

  12/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Penix completed 19 of 35 pass attempts for 223 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing for three yards on two attempts in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders. Penix offered mixed fantasy results in Sunday's narrow defeat, throwing his second interception while converting his first touchdown pass as a pro in the overtime loss to Washington. The Falcons opted to switch to the 2024 first-round pick after veteran Kirk Cousins couldn't lead the team to an elevated level of success in 2024. Penix figures to start again for Atlanta in a game the team must win to have a chance of making the playoffs in next Sunday's regular-season finale against Carolina in Week 18.

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• Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.: Week 17 Waiver Priority List

  12/24/2024 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Penix only scored 6.4 Fantasy points in Week 16 against the Giants in his first NFL start, but he looked good and should get better in Week 17 at Washington. It will help if Drake London (hamstring) plays as expected, and we could see Penix in a shootout with fellow rookie Jayden Daniels. Two of the past four quarterbacks against the Commanders have scored at least 20.2 Fantasy points, and Penix could be a starting option in deeper leagues in Week 17.

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