Fantasy Life Articles on Michael Penix Jr.

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Penix still isn't cleared for full team drills as he continues to recover from his ACL injury, which means Tua is the safest bet for starting Week 1.

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Penix remains sidelined from full team drills; ACL recovery ongoing.

Penix is still not cleared for full team drills as he continues to recover from his ACL injury, meaning he will not be the Week 1 starter for the Falcons; the source notes this QB battle is inconsequential for fantasy since neither would be a starter outside of 2-QB and Superflex leagues.