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If you need a quarterback from a thin waiver wire to replace Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes II, Penix could be your answer. He only threw one score last week, but his offense was response for six in total. The offense has generated 29 red zone opportunities in the last two games; only five have gone to Penix. That could change and give Penix a high ceiling in any given week.

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Positive signalSleeper

Penix's low red zone target share (5 of 29) suggests ceiling upside if usage increases.

Penix is a waiver wire option to replace Bryce Young or Patrick Mahomes II. Though he threw only one score last week, his offense generated six total touchdowns. The Falcons offense has generated 29 red zone opportunities in the last two games, but only five have gone to Penix. This discrepancy suggests upside potential; if Penix's red zone target share increases, he could have a high ceiling in any given week.

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