Michael Penix Jr.
Is Michael Penix Jr. playing in Week 9? Yes, as of now. Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation for Week 9 against the Bengals on Sunday.
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 13.8
- QB26
- Pass yards / game
- 214
- 9 TD, 0 INT
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Cmp/Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Car | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | TB | -1.9 | 8/24 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | SF | 20.4 | 25/34 | 213 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 |
| 6 | CHI | 23.1 | 19/33 | 225 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | BAL | 14.4 | 19/32 | 240 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 4 | NO | 12.7 | 15/20 | 223 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| 3 | GB | 14.0 | 18/25 | 256 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
News 20 recent stories
- Closing the book on yesterday: - After 144 throws without an INT, Michael Penix Jr. threw four in 13 attempts. Uncharacteristic. - Falcons need to rediscover their run game. Fast. - NFC South “still up for anybody.”
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Monday grab bag!
Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons made some history: They're the first team to complete eight or fewer passes, throw four interceptions, and not throw a touchdown since Todd Collins and Caleb Hanie did it for the Bears in 2010.
It's only happened one other time (2003) since 1980
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 1d Buccaneers Team Site Alex Anzalone Spearheads Defensive Shutout Against Falcons
- 1d Greg Auman (X) With Michael Penix's game Sunday, Bucs are now 20-1 all-time when the opposing QB throws 4+ interceptions. The lone loss? 1983 against the Saints, when Ken Stabler threw four but still won, as the Bucs' Jack Thompson threw three, including a go-ahead pick-six.
- 1d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Monday grab bag! Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons made some history: They're the first team to complete eight or fewer passes, throw four interceptions, and not throw a touchdown since Todd Collins and Caleb Hanie did it for the Bears in 2010. It's only happened one other time (2003) since 1980
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Falcons get the ball back and the snap goes off Matthew Bergeron's leg, with Michael Penix falling on it
Everybody's going to the locker room, where they'd probably like to stay
30 more updatesfrom 15 sources
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Quoting Daniel Flick: “It’s tough,” Michael Penix Jr. said. “I had a lot of family in the stands, so for them to see that performance — a performance I have never had in my life — it kind of sucked. “But we’re going to shake back.”
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) “It’s tough,” Michael Penix Jr. said. “I had a lot of family in the stands, so for them to see that performance — a performance I have never had in my life — it kind of sucked. “But we’re going to shake back.”
- 2d Buccaneers Team Site Bucs Run All Over Falcons in Rain-Soaked Shutout
- 2d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. threw awful interception after awful interception, the game plan was ineffective, Atlanta couldn't buy a stop on the ground, and the run game has been quietly drooping for weeks, as @treshon.io writes Other than that, though...+1
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Atlanta's Michael Penix today in loss to Bucs was just the second QB in the last decade to throw 4+ INTs and complete less than 35 percent of his passes. Other one was Jets' Sam Darnold in 2019 shutout loss to Patriots.
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) Bucs have picked up 582 rushing yards in the past two games. · Quoting Cameron Wolfe: Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
- 2d Jeremy Fowler (X) This is insane. But, rain aside, Bucs' run game is the strength of the offense right now. Talented OL coming to life. · Quoting Cameron Wolfe: Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
- 2d Mike Kaye (X) Bucs beat Falcons without completing a pass. They rushed for 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix 4 times in a monsoon. Every team in NFC South has a losing record.
- 2d Denny Carter (Bluesky) Michael Penix today against the Bucs was 31% below his expected completion rate. Totally fine and normal. Nothing to worry about.
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Final: Bucs 16, Falcons 0 Baker Mayfield didn't complete a pass. The Buccaneers rushed for 324 yards. Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions. It rained. A lot. Weird, forgetable day for the Falcons.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix is now 6-for-19 for 41 yards with four interceptions against Bucs. Last QB to throw four picks against the Bucs? Cam Newton in 2018.
- 2d Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Michael Penix Jr. entered the week leading the NFL in QBR when not pressured (91.4 QBR). He is 5-of-9 for 38 yards with three interceptions when not pressured today (current QBR when not pressured today is 3.0). #Falcons
- 2d Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Passes thrown that have been caught by Buccaneers players today Michael Penix Jr. - 4 Baker Mayfield - 0
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [FOX Sports] Zyon McCollum intercepts Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons' fourth INT of the game!
- 2d Rick Stroud (X) Michael Penix is intercepted for the fourth time, this time by Zyon McCollum, and the Bucs take over at their own 14 yard line with 13:29 remaining in the game. Penix has more INT (4) than Baker Mayfield has pass attempts (3).
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix came in with four interceptions in nine career road games with the Falcons. He's matched that today in Tampa against the Bucs.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Zyon McCollum makes a great sideline play for interception -- that's four picks for Michael Penix and Bucs keep the shutout intact, taking over at their 14.
- 2d Terry McCormick (X) A non-Titans stat from today. Baker Mayfield has not completed a pass for the Bucs against the Falcons, yet still has a higher passer rating on the day than Atlanta QB Michael Penix.
- 2d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Falcons get the ball back and the snap goes off Matthew Bergeron's leg, with Michael Penix falling on it Everybody's going to the locker room, where they'd probably like to stay
- 2d Dwain McFarland (X) Okay, note for the future: Michael Penix Jr. apparently cannot throw a wet football.
- 2d Pro Football Talk Buccaneers lead 9-0 as Baker Mayfield has 0 completions, Michael Penix has 3 interceptions
- 2d Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. has three first-half interceptions. Tough to win that way ...
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. went 144 passes without an interception. He's now thrown three INTs in his last six attempts.
- 2d Rick Stroud (X) Michael Penix Jr. throws his third INT of the first half, this time he’s picked off by Jacob Parrish. Bucs at their own 17 with 12:33 in first half.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs entered the game with 12 takeaways, one behind Green Bay for the NFL lead, and they now have three in the first 18 minutes of the game on interceptions thrown by Michael Penix.
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.'s fourth-and-6 attempt is intercepted, his third INT of the day. Falcons five drives: missed FG, INT, INT, punt, INT.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Jacob Parrish gets a third pick off Michael Penix on fourth down -- Penix had one INT in first five games he played. Bucs take over at their own 17, leading 6-0.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Alex Anzalone intercepts Michael Penix Jr. for the second time in the first quarter
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Alex Anzalone again -- picks off Michael Penix, who had one pick in first five games but now has two in the first quarter in rainy Tampa.
- 2d Greg Auman (X) Bucs LB Alex Anzalone reaches high and picks off Michael Penix -- just his second INT of the season -- to set Bucs up in Atlanta territory.
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 8 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 2d Daniel Flick (X) Expect 30+ family members & friends of Michael Penix Jr. in the crowd today in Tampa Bay, less than an hour from where he grew up. Penix brings momentum—and soaring confidence—into a special first start close to home: “I just want to come out with a win.”
- 3d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith, Jared Goff, Bo Nix, Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott
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Michael Penix Jr. after 17 NFL games: Nearly 4K passing, 21 TDS but only 61%
Penix has been mostly above average after 17 games as an NFL starter, and that's really all Atlanta needs him to be.
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Our Falcons mailbag starts today with The Big Question: Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback?
(Free to read)
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 4d Buccaneers Team Site Defensive Mentality, Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson Breakdown | Bucs Blitz
- 4d Rick Stroud (X) ICYMI Michael Penix Jr. is returning home to Tampa as the Falcons starter. He’s also the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. “He can sling it,” Bucs linebackers coach Larry Foote said. · Quoting Rick Stroud: Michael Penix Jr. returns to Tampa flying high as Falcons starting QB
- 4d Josh Kendall (X) Our Falcons mailbag starts today with The Big Question: Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback? (Free to read)
- Michael Penix Jr. returns to Tampa flying high as Falcons starting QB
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The Falcons are the NFL's highest-scoring team since Week 3, averaging 31 points per game since Michael Penix took over at quarterback. He ranks fourth among all QBs in passer rating, with 9 TDs against one INT. His career numbers were 12 TDs/6 INTs before this season.
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) On the #Bengals not keeping him, #Falcons S Jessie Bates says "heck yeah" he still wonders about the what-if. But he understood the money Cincinnati had to pay its offensive stars and the NFL being a business. "We had a great run. That place has a special part in my heart." · Quoting Jordan Schultz: I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix.
- 5d Jordan Schultz (X) #Falcons S Jessie Bates and Xavier Watts have become one of the most underrated safety duos in football. I had Bates explain their special relationship: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix.
- 5d Daniel Flick (X) Falcons OC Tommy Rees said Michael Penix Jr. was "unflappable" with the team down 14-3 last week.
- 5d Greg Auman (X) The Falcons are the NFL's highest-scoring team since Week 3, averaging 31 points per game since Michael Penix took over at quarterback. He ranks fourth among all QBs in passer rating, with 9 TDs against one INT. His career numbers were 12 TDs/6 INTs before this season.
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Michael Penix's father, Michael Sr., played RB at Pasco High in Dade City, later at Tennessee Tech. Once got a workout with the Bucs in 1996 but never signed.
14 more updatesfrom 10 sources
- 6d Jordan Schultz (X) I spoke to #Falcons star S Jessie Bates about QB Michael Penix Jr., who he calls a “franchise quarterback.” Bates takes us behind the scenes of who Penix is and the stuff people would never know. This is some of the best analysis I’ve heard on Penix. · Quoting Jordan Schultz: To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot
- 6d Buccaneers Team Site Injury Status of Antoine Winfield Jr., Challenge of Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson | Bucs Blitz
- 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr.: "I saw her at the end of her fall. Those people have a hard job. They are focused on one thing and you have a whole bunch of other things coming around you. It sucks that that happened, but it’s good that she was OK." · Quoting Maria Martin: Been telling people for years, it’s a locker room of good humans. Not shocking they did this, but love to see it.
- 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix will be playing in his hometown of Tampa, Fla., for the first time as a pro on Sunday. "It’s exciting. I imagine I should have a lot of people coming to the game. My mom usually knows that head count. Can’t wait, hopefully we’ll come out with a win."
- 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on being named the NFC Player of the Week: "It’s awesome. You can’t do that by yourself. It’s shows the guys I have around me, the guys we have in this building. They make my job easier, but it’s an awesome award, and I’m thankful for it."+2
- 6d The Falcoholic (Bluesky) That's NFC Offensive Player of the Week Michael Penix Jr. to you · Quoting The Falcoholic: Penix in 12 starts under Zac Robinson: Just under a 60% completion rate, 12 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 7.3 yards per attempt Penix in five starts under Tommy Rees: 66.7%, 9 touchdowns, 1 interception, 8 yards per attempt+1
- 6d Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix's father, Michael Sr., played RB at Pasco High in Dade City, later at Tennessee Tech. Once got a workout with the Bucs in 1996 but never signed.
- 6d Greg Auman (X) Falcons QB Michael Penix on Sunday gets his first game home in Tampa -- graduated from Tampa Bay Tech High. Younger brother Mekhi did as well and is now a receiver at Mississippi Valley State; brother Mishon is a sophomore at TBT who plays edge rusher.
- 6d Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. has been named the NFC offensive player of the week for the first time in his career, per the team. Another positive step for Penix. Will it all end up being enough?+1
- 6d RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Jacoby Brissett, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Malik Willis, Michael Penix Jr., Sam Darnold
- 6d Pro Football Talk Jessie Bates: You can sleep well at night when Michael Penix is your QB
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To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta.
I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The #Colts need draft capital and have an eye on the future.
I expect some trades to start coming down very soon in Indy.
My full report with @Realrclark25
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 27 Josh Kendall (X) This question we dove into today about Michael Penix Jr.'s progress in Atlanta has never existed in a vacuum. · Quoting Charles Robinson: Got a text from another personnel executive this morning, noting that this is the third straight QB class that has had similar problems.
- Oct 27 Jordan Schultz (X) To understand the success the #Falcons are having with Michael Penix Jr. you have to understand the origin story of Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. I talked about it with @Realrclark25 on #ThePivot: · Quoting Jordan Schultz: The #Colts need draft capital and have an eye on the future. I expect some trades to start coming down very soon in Indy. My full report with @Realrclark25
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What the 49ers and Falcons Had to Say After Week 7
See what Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, George Kittle, Kevin Stefanski and Michael Penix Jr. had to say following the Week 7 contest.
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Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 8 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Malik Willis, and more
Week 7 brought fantasy managers some impressive production from names that have struggled with consistency to start the 2026 season. […]
7 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Oct 26 Falcons Team Site How Michael Penix Jr.'s first 17 starts compare to other NFL quarterbacks
- Oct 26 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix Jr. vs 49ers, who just didn't challenge the short game effectively enough. It turned into an arm of a successful run game for the Falcons. This is the primary aspect of Sunday that Raheem Morris must tighten up over the bye, because Kirk Cousins can capitalize too
- Oct 26 Marc Raimondi (X) Bates: When No. 9 is out there, this is a completely different football team. I truly believe he's a franchise quarterback. ... You can sleep good at night when you have Michael Penix playing quarterback for you. #Falcons
- Oct 26 Daniel Flick (X) Jessie Bates III on Michael Penix Jr.: "I really, truly believe he's a franchise quarterback."
- Oct 26 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. has the ninth-best ESPN QBR (67.0) in the NFL through Sunday's games. #Falcons
- Oct 26 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. is one of 9 Falcons QBs with 3 TDs in back-to-back games, and one of just 5 to do so without an interception. Penix also ran his streak of INT-free games to 4, the 3rd-longest streak in team history. Only Penix, Matt Ryan, and Chris Miller have done that more than once
- Oct 26 Josh Kendall (X) People are starting to notice Michael Penix Jr.-->
- Oct 26 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 8 Include Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Malik Willis, and more
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Michael Penix Jr.’s 25 completions today were the second-most in his NFL career and the most he’s had in a winning effort.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s Michael Penix Jr.’s passing chart from today. Pressured on six of 35 drop-backs, a 17.1% clip, per NextGenStats. None of the Falcons’ offensive linemen allowed a pressure. Five were unblocked, one came against RB Khalil Herbert. Penix when clean: 22/28, 191 yds & 3 TDs.
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr.’s 25 completions today were the second-most in his NFL career and the most he’s had in a winning effort.
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NFL Week 7: Same-game parlays
NFL same-game parlay picks focus on passing-game matchups involving the Falcons, Giants and Jets. Michael Penix Jr. and Jahan Dotson face San Francisco's single-high coverage, while J.J. McCarthy draws a Houston defense vulnerable to deep throws.
14 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Timely turnovers, a comfortable Michael Penix Jr., and an offensive coordinator willing to honor National Tight Ends Day paved the way for Atlanta's victory, as @treshon.io writes
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) It’s a final in Atlanta — Falcons get three Michael Penix touchdowns and hand the 49ers their first loss of the season, 29-20.
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Yeah, Michael Penix Jr is completely unbothered back there — even on the rare attempt more than 10 yards downfield. 49ers' pass rush delivering the 10 am, short-week special — and highlighting the case that you can never add too many capable D-linemen ahead of a trade deadline
- Oct 25 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr. will throw to Drake London after the sun burns out and all life withers and dies Touchdown Atlanta
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Big time throw from Michael Penix Jr. and an impressive effort from Drake London. Touchdown, Falcons, on the first play of the fourth quarter, and it's 26-14 Atlanta. Longest completion of the day for Penix comes at an ideal time.
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Michael Penix is having a day -- gets his third touchdown pass, this one to Drake London, and Falcons lead the 49ers 26-14 with 14:55 left in the fourth. Penix is 23-for-30 for 192 and three TDs.
- Oct 25 Josh Kendall (X) Those are the types of misses Tommy Rees really wants Michael Penix to be able to shake off and move on from this year. At times last year he didn't
- Oct 25 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix Jr., for example, is at only 5.9 yards per attempt — which is terrible in a vacuum (would rank #33 of 33 QBs). The Falcons are also at only 3.8 yards per carry. But Atlanta hasn't needed to be more explosive because the there's been a floor of yardage to take for free. No giveaway danger. The 49ers need to force the issue with coverage and/or pass rush or they'll just die a slow death today
- Oct 25 Matt Maiocco (Bluesky) Michael Penix is 20 of 24, and he has not been hit once by the 49ers' pass rush. The Falcons take the 19-14 lead and it's been about 45 minutes in real time since the 49ers have touched the ball.+1
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Falcons, once down 14-3 to 49ers, get a touchdown from Michael Penix to Kyle Pitts for a 19-14 lead on San Francisco. Penix is 20-for-24 for 143 and two TDs vs. 49ers defense ...
- Oct 25 Marc Raimondi (X) From ESPN Research: Michael Penix is 6-of-6 passing for 46 yards and a touchdown on throws five or fewer air yards downfield. The 49ers have not gotten any pass rush against Penix -- they don't have a single pressure on any of his nine dropbacks. #Falcons
- Oct 25 Greg Auman (X) Khalil Herbert's first touch with the Falcons is a 19-yard catch to the 1-yard line, setting up Michael Penix's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nick Muse. PAT doinks, so 49ers' lead on Falcons is now 14-9, 8:47 left in first half.
- Oct 25 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. just Bij'd it ... to Khalil Herbert, who took it all the way down the sideline, and Kevin Stefanski is challenging it with hopes they'll overturn it to a TD.
- Oct 25 PFF News NFL Week 7: Same-game parlays
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With Michael Penix Jr. struggling under pressure and blitz-happy defenses on the schedule, Atlanta needs a better plan to get the ball out quickly. @allenstrk.bsky.social suggests the Falcons turn to Kyle Pitts, who was stellar against the Bears
5 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Aaron Rodgers, Kyler Murray, C.J. Stroud, Geno Smith, Kirk Cousins, Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy, Michael Penix Jr., Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough
- Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) 49ers have been historically good limiting explosives and this one is particularly important vs that #3 Atlanta run game. Unfavorable down and distance for Michael Penix Jr. == a QB who’s melted under pressure this season (and vs 49ers last year) · Quoting SFdata9ers🏈📊: 10+ Yard Rushes Allowed 1. SF 4 2. JAX 7 3. ATL & HOU 10 ... 31. CLE & DEN 24
- Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) Focus resources on Bijan Robinson, force Atlanta into passing situations, and let the pass rush tee off. 49ers did that successfully last year with much less available to them. Bryce Huff had a big game. Now they have droves of pass rushers · Quoting Warren Sharp: Michael Penix when pressured: 31% completions 22% sack rate When kept clean: 78% completions 9.3 Y/A 5 TD, 0 INT The 49ers' pressure rate the last 2 weeks: 51% and 46% both #3 in the NFL
- Oct 23 David Lombardi (X) Michael Penix when pressured: 31% completions 22% sack rate When kept clean: 78% completions 9.3 Y/A 5 TD, 0 INT The 49ers' pressure rate the last 2 weeks: 51% and 46% both #3 in the NFL
- Oct 23 Marc Raimondi (X) Alex Van Pelt said being under center is still a "work in progress" for Michael Penix Jr., though he is very pleased with how far he has come after not being under center much as a pro previously. #Falcons
- Oct 23 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) With Michael Penix Jr. struggling under pressure and blitz-happy defenses on the schedule, Atlanta needs a better plan to get the ball out quickly. @allenstrk.bsky.social suggests the Falcons turn to Kyle Pitts, who was stellar against the Bears
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Michael Penix Jr. on the addition of Andy Dalton to the QB room: "We swapped out a redhead for a redhead. He’s a great person, and he’s obviously done a lot of great things in this league. I was young when he got in the league."
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 21 RotoBaller NFL Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson, Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 21 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. on Andy Dalton: "He's cool. We swapped out a red head for a red head. It's funny."
- Oct 21 Josh Kendall (X) Michael Penix Jr. on the addition of Andy Dalton to the QB room: "We swapped out a redhead for a redhead. He’s a great person, and he’s obviously done a lot of great things in this league. I was young when he got in the league."
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Michael Penix Jr. is 13th in the NFL in ESPN QBR (64.9). #Falcons
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The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 19 Falcons Team Site Well wishes for Kendal Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. vs. pressure and more notes from Falcons vs. Bears
- Oct 19 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons will be Andy Dalton's seventh NFL team and his third in the NFC South (only Tampa to go). Atlanta is releasing Cooper Rush to make room, per source, so UDFA Jack Strand sticks around. · Quoting Jonathan Jones: The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 19 Josh Kendall (X) The Falcons are signing veteran QB Andy Dalton, sources tell @TheAthletic. Most recently with the Eagles, Dalton will compete with Tua Tagovailoa to backup starter Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 19 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Michael Penix Jr., meanwhile, became one of just six Falcons quarterbacks to put together a three game or longer streak of starts with zero interceptions @marcraimondi.bsky.social notes he's the first Falcons QB with 3 TDs and a 2 point conversion in a game since Matt Ryan in 2019
- Oct 19 RotoBaller NFL Quarterback Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Top QB Adds for Week 7 Include Kyler Murray, Michael Penix Jr., Aaron Rodgers and more
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Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels was talking to his teammates as he left the field Sunday, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said.
"He said, 'Y'all go finish this off.' So he was in good spirits."
25 more updatesfrom 13 sources
- Oct 18 RotoBaller NFL Waiver Wire Express - Week 7 Lightning Round for Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Tyrone Tracy Jr., DeMario Douglas, Omar Cooper Jr., Travis Hunter, Darnell Washington, Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 18 Dwain McFarland (X) Kyle Pitts is coming around with Michael Penix Jr. Falcons with Penix in 2026: London: 0.59 fantasy points per route, 33% target share, 3.72 YPR --> ELITE Pitts: 0.57, 17%, 1.86 YPRR --> Pushing back toward TE1 territory
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Before he left the field, Kendal Daniels left a message for his teammates. “He’s like, ‘Y’all go finish this off,’” Michael Penix Jr. said.
- Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) A smiling Michael Penix Jr. on his early trip to the injury tent today. "I did go into the injury tent. I’m not going to say what that was about. Just say I am good."
- Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) Atlanta linebacker Kendal Daniels was talking to his teammates as he left the field Sunday, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said. "He said, 'Y'all go finish this off.' So he was in good spirits."
- Oct 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. was pressured on a career-high 46% of his dropbacks Sunday, and was blitzed at the 2nd-highest rate of his career (51%), per ESPN Research.
- Oct 18 Marc Raimondi (X) Michael Penix Jr. is the first #Falcons player with three or more pass touchdowns and a two-point conversion pass in a single game since Matt Ryan in 2019, per ESPN Research.
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Falcons had the ball and the chance to tie, then Michael Penix Jr. was strip-sacked on third-and-long. Kyler Gordon back-to-back impact blitzes. Bears take over at the Falcons' 28. Disastrous outcome for Atlanta.
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. is 11-for-16 passing for 152 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
- Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix connects with Kyle Pitts for a touchdown and hits another 2-point try, this one to Drake London. #Bears lead 31-23, 5:41 to play.
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. hits Kyle Pitts Sr. for a touchdown, and then hits Drake London on the two-point conversion. Suddenly, the Falcons are only down one possession, 31-23, with 5:41 to go. Wild turn of events.
- Oct 18 Josh Kendall (X) Harold Perkins just recovered a fumble caused by Jessie Bates to give the Falcons, who trail by 16, the ball with 7:11 left. And Michael Penix Jr. hit deep shot to Jahan Dotson on next play.
- Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix 10 yd TD pass to Kyle Pitts on drive against backups. Penix connects with Zachariah Branch on 2-point conversion. #Bears lead 31-15, 9:34 remaining.
- Oct 18 Larry Mayer (X) After roughing punter on Bears gives Falcons new life, blitzing DB Kyler Gordon sacks Michael Penix Jr.
- Oct 18 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) Sick throw vs man coverage. Penix and Dotson have a nice little connection. · Quoting Christian D'Andrea: absolutely gorgeous back shoulder throw from Michael Penix Jr. on third down
- Oct 18 Brad Biggs (X) Michael Penix delivers a 13 yd back shoulder fade to Jahan Dotson. #Bears 14-7, 5:45 remaining 2nd qtr.
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Three straight weeks with a big play from known (?) 50/50 ball specialist Jahan Dotson, and the Falcons are somehow only down 14-7. Great back-shoulder throw from Michael Penix Jr., too.
- Oct 18 Larry Mayer (X) Bears defense forces Falcons to turn ball over on downs. On third-and-4 from Chicago 42, Devin Bush and Kyler Gordon drop Brian Robinson Jr. for 1-yard loss. On fourth-and-5, James Lynch bats down Michael Penix Jr. pass.
- Oct 18 Kevin Fishbain (Bluesky) On his first defensive snap of the season, Kyler Gordon joins Devin Bush for a key TFL on third down. Bears bring the heat again on fourth down and James Lynch bats down Michael Penix's pass. Bijan got those big runs against the backup DL. They got lifted after two snaps.
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) After a third-and-4 run loses a yard, Michael Penix Jr.'s pass was batted at the line on fourth-and-5. The Falcons turn it over at midfield.
- Oct 18 Zach Klein (X) After 1 quarter: Bears QB Caleb Williams: 10-10, 122 yds, TD Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr: 3-4, -3 yds
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Michael Penix Jr. takes the field.
- Oct 18 Falcons Team Site Atlanta Falcons Week 6 inactives vs. Chicago Bears
- Oct 18 Daniel Flick (X) Here’s a long ball from Michael Penix Jr. to Jahan Dotson in warmups.
- Oct 18 Yahoo Fantasy Football Bears vs. Falcons live updates, inactives, where to watch: Caleb Williams returns in Week 6; Michael Penix Jr. good to go after rib injury
- Oct 18 PFF News NFL Week 6 Bets: Matchups to target
- Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) had a regular week of practice this week. "Everything responded well, and I thought Mike handled it all really well." More on Sunday's matchup with Chicago here