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ArticleThe Primer: Week 8 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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Penix could log another QB1 outing this week, but it's better to view him as a mid-range QB2. Tampa Bay's pass defense has been rounding into form. Across their last five games, they have allowed the tenth-fewest yards per attempt, the eighth-lowest passing success rate, the second-lowest EPA per dropback, and the 13th-lowest passing touchdown rate.
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Penix could post QB1 numbers but view him as mid-range QB2 against Tampa's improving defense.

Michael Penix Jr. is the QB18 in fantasy points per game after posting back-to-back QB1 outings (QB5, QB8). Among 34 qualifying passers, he ranks seventh in yards per attempt, 11th in passing success rate, 17th in catchable target rate, and 16th in hero throw rate. The source views him as capable of logging another QB1 outing but recommends viewing him as a mid-range QB2 this week. Tampa Bay's pass defense has allowed the tenth-fewest yards per attempt, eighth-lowest passing success rate, second-lowest EPA per dropback, and 13th-lowest passing touchdown rate over the last five games.

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