NFL: The Insiders on Michael Penix Jr.

PodcastThe NFL Report: Panthers LB Jaelan Phillips joins the show + Falcons QB Michael...September 25, 2026

From the episode

what Michael Penix is going to do is allow the Falcons to potentially open the field up a little bit, stretch the field out. You know, the biggest benefactor of that is going to be Bijan Robinson

Mentioned at 9:09 – 10:47

STACKED’s take

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Penix starting should open up the field and benefit Bijan Robinson's rushing efficiency.

Michael Penix Jr. is expected to start for the Falcons, with Lance Zerline noting that his ability to stretch the field and back off safeties should benefit Bijan Robinson, who has faced high-density boxes in the first two weeks.