ESPN Fantasy Football on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleThe Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 8Captured October 29, 2026
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Penix isn't yet on the starting radar in fantasy, with the main culprit being a lack of rushing output. Penix has a total of only 4 yards on 12 carries and now has 80 yards and a pair of scores on his 40 career rushing attempts.

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Negative signalProjection

Penix's rushing void limits upside; avoid vs. elite Bucs pass defense.

Penix has only 4 yards on 12 carries this season and has lost fantasy points due to rushing in three of five games; he isn't yet on the starting radar in fantasy due to lack of rushing output and will be on the streaming radar only when the matchup is elite—not the case this week against Tampa Bay, which has allowed the third-lowest EPA against the pass and sixth-fewest QB fantasy points with no QB reaching 20 points against them this season.

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