Footballguys on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleQuarterback Battles to Monitor in Training CampJuly 31, 2026

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Tagovailoa starts Week 1 against Pittsburgh, but either via injury or benching, Penix starts early in the season and the majority of games.

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Penix expected to start majority of games after early-season benching or injury.

Despite losing the Week 1 starting job to Tagovailoa, the source predicts Penix will start early in the season and the majority of games, either via Tagovailoa's injury or benching. This suggests significant playing time and fantasy relevance for Penix as the season progresses, though the source ominously notes the Falcons could start a third quarterback at some point.