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FFin60 fantasy football takes on Michael Penix Jr.
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All FFin60 insights about Michael Penix Jr.
PositiveInjurySep 14, 2026
Penix is trending toward a Week 2 return; year-1 post-ACL QBs don't typically show a passing dip, suggesting he should maintain his fantasy value upon return, per Deepak Chona's injury analysis.NegativeDepth ChartSep 11, 2026
Atlanta locked in Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter over Michael Penix Jr., though Tua's oblique strain now creates uncertainty.NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026
Won't play in Friday's preseason finale but says he's confident he'll be ready for Week 1. The co-starter question with Tua Tagovailoa remains unresolved into the final week. The source notes that Tua is still highly likely to be the Week 1 starter, but ceiling outcomes for all Falcons skill players likely come with a healthy Penix.NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Dr. Deepak Chona reports that data favors a rapid ramp up for Michael Penix. QBs do not tend to see a dip in passing production even in year 1 post-ACL, and his prior ACLs were on the opposite knee, so low short-term re-injury concern supports a strong Week 1 return.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Says a doctor told him his repaired ACL is in excellent shape, but Kevin Stefanski's refusal to name him the Week 1 starter signals an open competition in mid-August. Justin Herzig views this as a fade signal for both Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, ranking Penix QB36 in pure dart territory. If forced, Herzig would take Penix's upside over Tua's, but prefers to spend the pick elsewhere.NegativeInjuryJul 31, 2026
Said he could still be four weeks from full medical clearance off last November's ACL tear and isn't taking team reps yet. JJ Zachariason notes this should give confidence that Tua Tagovailoa will be the Week 1 starter for Atlanta, though the Falcons are more committed to Penix's long-term development.