QB - Atlanta Falcons
- 6' 3"
- 220 lbs
- Age 26
- Washington
61°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- QB #19
- Proj.
- 15.5 pts
- Matchup (?)
Michael Penix Jr. completed 19-of-33 pass attempts for 225 yards and three touchdowns while rushing once for one yard and losing a fumble in the Falcons' 31-23 Week 6 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Penix Jr. has been mostly reliable behind center in his return to the lineup, throwing for one or more touchdowns in each of his last three contests. The quarterback remains difficult to trust in all formats ahead of a Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) is off of the Falcons injury report and will play on Sunday against the Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Penix was on the injury report most of the week with a ribs injury but looks good to go against the Bears. He doesn’t have a super high ceiling, and he’s hovered around low-end QB2 territory since returning from injury, but against the Bears soft defense, he could put up a usable performance this week.
Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) practiced in a full capacity on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Penix was able to practice in full for a second-straight day on Thursday, squarely putting him on track to start in Week 6. Assuming he suffers no setbacks, fantasy managers should expect him to play, which is the best outcome for the fantasy value of players like Bijan Robinson and Drake London this week.
Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) logged a full practice session on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Penix injured his ribs last week, but it doesn't seem to be a serious issue, as he was able to practice in full on Wednesday and told reporters that he will be 'good to play' this week. He should be available to start for the Falcons, which is great news for the fantasy value of Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and all of Atlanta's skill-position players this week.
Michael Penix Jr. (rib) told reporters that he will be 'good to play' in Week 6's matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Penix was able to practice on Wednesday and told reporters that he is going to be 'good to play' in Week 6, despite dealing with a rib injury that he recently suffered. His presence this week would be great news for Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Atlanta's entire offense ahead of a matchup against Chicago.
