Michael Penix Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 220 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.0
- Pos rank
- QB35
- Rostered
- 12%
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET 17th vs. QBs, neutral
Michael Penix Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
15.0 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Michael Penix's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one mid-range start. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Loss,at PIT,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,vs CAR,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,at GB,15.0,QB21
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,at NO,NeutralSaints vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs BAL,NeutralRavens vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CHI,NeutralBears vs. QBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs SF,Tough49ers vs. QBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Michael Penix?
Penix is averaging 15.0 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 256 passing yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. That ranks QB35, which makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex.
He is completing 72.0% of his passes at 10.2 yards per attempt. His most-targeted receivers have been Drake London and Bijan Robinson.
His one game so far was a QB21 finish at the Packers. None of his next seven opponents ranks in the top 10 in points allowed to QBs.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Penix ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
Michael Penix 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | @ Packers | W 35–14 | 15.0 | QB21 |
| Total | 1–0 | 15.0 | QB35 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ATL | 1 | 256 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 15.0 | 15.0 | — |
| 2025 | ATL | 9 | 1,982 | 9 | 3 | 70 | 123.3 | 13.7 | QB33 |
| 2024 | ATL | 5 | 775 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 47.1 | 9.4 | QB45 |
| Career | 15 | 3,013 | 13 | 7 | 79 | 185.4 | 12.4 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The upside lives in the arm. He stacked 26 throws of 20-plus yards and a 69-yard long despite the truncated workload, and his sturdier 2024 cameo flashed a 0.131 EPA per play. Behind him on the depth chart: Tua Tagovailoa. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 8. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025left knee7 games
- 2025left knee1 game
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Michael Penix Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Michael Penix in Week 4?
Michael Penix is depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex for Week 4 at the Saints, as the QB35 in PPR total points this season (15.0 a game). The Saints rank 17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Penix.
How many fantasy points is Michael Penix averaging in 2026?
Michael Penix is averaging 15.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 15.0 points across 1 game. His last game produced 15.0 points.
Where does Michael Penix rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Michael Penix ranks QB35 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in one-QB leagues and a bye-week fill-in in superflex. View his complete season statistics.
Is Michael Penix worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Michael Penix is a streamer in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 12% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Michael Penix's fantasy football role?
Michael Penix is the Falcons' starting QB, with Tua Tagovailoa behind him. He is averaging 25.0 pass attempts and 2.0 carries a game in 2026.
What are Michael Penix's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Michael Penix's next three games are Week 4 at the Saints (17th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Ravens (19th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Bears (11th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Michael Penix 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Atlanta FalconsTouchdowns account for 27% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Passing
- Yards
- 256
- Comp %
- 72.0%
- TD
- 1
- INT
- 1
18/25 Comp/Att10.2 Y/A101.4 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- −2
- TD
- 0
2 Att−1.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 15.0
- Pos rank
- QB35
15.0 Best Week 3 @ GB
Advanced Passing Stats
Penix pushes the ball downfield more than most QBs and gets the ball out quickly.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 9 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.35 | — | +0.02 | 48th |
| Success rate | 59.3% | — | 44.8% | 48th |
| Completion rate | 72.0% | — | 60.1% | 18th |
| Yards per attempt | 10.2 | — | 7.2 | 65th |
| TD rate | 4.0% | — | 3.3% | 13th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 25.0 | — | 30.7 | 63rd |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.79s | 27th |
| Air yards per attempt | 6.0 | — | 8.3 | 70th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 8.0% | — | 12.1% | 60th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | +8.8 | — | −3.6 | 13th |
| Pressure rate | 8.0% | — | 16.6% | 95th |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (9 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Penix is rarely pressured, but trails his expected completion rate.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 25.0 pass attempts and 2.0 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
15.0
Fantasy PPG
256
Pass yds/g
1.0
Pass TD/g
Michael Penix career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 18 | 25 | 256 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 15.0 | 15.0 | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 166 | 276 | 1,982 | 9 | 3 | 70 | 123.3 | 13.7 | QB33 |
| 2024 | 5 | 61 | 105 | 775 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 47.1 | 9.4 | QB45 |
| Career | 15 | 245 | 406 | 3,013 | 13 | 7 | 79 | 185.4 | 12.4 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
12.4
Career PPG
15 games over 3 seasons
41%
Availability
Share of team games he played
27%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
7.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Penix has averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game over 15 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 15.0 per game, up 1.3 from 2025. That is despite less volume (25.0 pass attempts a game against 30.7), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His most-targeted receivers this season have been Drake London and Bijan Robinson.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Penix's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,982Pass yards2025
- 9Pass TD2025
- 123.3Fantasy pts2025 · QB33
- 3,013Career pass yds2024–2026
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Michael Penix Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Michael Penix have in 2026?
Michael Penix has 15.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 15.0 per game across 1 game. That total ranks QB35 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Michael Penix have this season?
Michael Penix has 256 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 256 a game over 1 game, on 18 of 25 completions.
How many passing touchdowns does Michael Penix have this season?
Michael Penix has thrown 1 touchdown pass in 2026 through Week 4.
How many interceptions has Michael Penix thrown this season?
Michael Penix has thrown 1 interception in 2026 through Week 4, one every 25 attempts, against 1 touchdown pass.
What is Michael Penix's completion percentage?
Michael Penix is completing 72.0% of his passes in 2026, 18 of 25, at 10.2 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Michael Penix have this season?
Michael Penix has -2 rushing yards on 2 carries in 2026 through Week 4.
How many games has Michael Penix played in 2026?
Michael Penix has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4, after missing 2 games to injury.
What were Michael Penix's stats last season?
In 2025, Michael Penix completed 166 of 276 passes for 1,982 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, adding 70 rushing yards in 9 games. That was 123.3 PPR points (13.7 per game), a QB33 finish.
What are Michael Penix's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 15 games, Michael Penix has 3,013 passing yards, 13 touchdown passes and 7 interceptions, plus 79 rushing yards, for 185.4 PPR fantasy points (12.4 per game).
How many touchdowns does Michael Penix have in his career?
Michael Penix has thrown 13 touchdown passes and run for 2 touchdowns in his NFL career, 15 in all, over 15 games.
How many career passing yards does Michael Penix have?
Michael Penix has 3,013 career passing yards over 3 seasons, on 245 completions in 406 attempts.
Michael Penix Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.0
Pass yds/g
256
Pass TD/g
1.0
Cmp %
72.0%
Rush yds/g
-2
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 3 | GB24th | W 35-14 | 15.0 | 18/25 | 256 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 | QB21 |
Week 3 · GB · W 35-14 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One game in: a QB21 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win at Green Bay
18/25, 256 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT. 2 carries, -2 yds.
13 of his 25 throws went to Drake London (10 targets) and Jahan Dotson (3), and his TD pass went to Austin Hooper. His most efficient game of the season at 10.2 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed right at his current season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers
Michael Penix Game Log 2025
Games played
9
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.7
Pass yds/g
220
Pass TD/g
1.0
Cmp %
60.1%
Rush yds/g
8
Across 9 games in 2025, Michael Penix has averaged 220 passing yards, 1.0 passing touchdowns and 13.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Michael Penix has finished as a top-12 QB in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 6. The best week was Week 1 against TB (24.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against MIN (5.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB3rd | L 20-23 | 24.0 | 27/42 | 298 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 1 | QB10 |
Week 1 · TB · L 20-23 · 24.0 pts
How the 24.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIN32nd | W 22-6 | 5.3 | 13/21 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | QB32 |
Week 2 · MIN · W 22-6 · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CAR30th | L 0-30 | 5.8 | 18/36 | 172 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | QB31 |
Week 3 · CAR · L 0-30 · 5.8 pts
How the 5.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | WAS6th | W 34-27 | 19.7 | 20/26 | 313 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | QB12 |
Week 4 · WAS · W 34-27 · 19.7 pts
How the 19.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | Bye week | ||||||||||
| 6 | BUF28th | W 24-14 | 14.6 | 20/32 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | QB20 |
Week 6 · BUF · W 24-14 · 14.6 pts
How the 14.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | SF9th | L 10-20 | 12.2 | 21/38 | 241 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | QB19 |
Week 7 · SF · L 10-20 · 12.2 pts
How the 12.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 9 | NE24th | L 23-24 | 22.7 | 22/37 | 221 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0 | QB11 |
Week 9 · NE · L 23-24 · 22.7 pts
How the 22.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | IND14th | L 25-31 | 11.0 | 12/28 | 177 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | QB20 |
Week 10 · IND · L 25-31 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | CAR30th | L 27-30 | 7.9 | 13/16 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | QB27 |
Week 11 · CAR · L 27-30 · 7.9 pts
How the 7.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 15 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 18 | Did not play | ||||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three QB1 weeks, three QB2 weeks and three busts. For a quarterback who finished QB30 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Carolina
13/16, 175 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, 9 yds.
16 of his 16 throws went to Drake London (9 targets) and Darnell Mooney (7). At 10.9 yards per attempt, he pushed the ball downfield. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Indianapolis
12/28, 177 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, -1 yds. 1 fumble lost.
16 of his 28 throws went to Drake London (8 targets) and Darnell Mooney (8), and his TD pass went to London. At 6.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
QB1 week at New England
22/37, 221 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 19 yds.
24 of his 37 throws went to Drake London (14 targets) and Bijan Robinson (10), and his TD pass went to London. At 6.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at San Francisco
21/38, 241 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 6 yds. 1 fumble lost.
20 of his 38 throws went to Kyle Pitts Sr. (10 targets) and Drake London (10), and his TD pass went to Bijan Robinson. At 6.3 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Buffalo
20/32, 250 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 2 carries, 6 yds.
24 of his 32 throws went to Drake London (16 targets) and Bijan Robinson (8), and his TD pass went to London. A clean, mistake-free start that landed right at his season average.
QB1 week vs. Washington
20/26, 313 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT. 4 carries, 2 yds.
15 of his 26 throws went to Drake London (10 targets) and Bijan Robinson (5), and his TD passes went to London and Kyle Pitts Sr.. His most efficient game of the season at 12.0 yards per attempt. One interception in a game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
18/36, 172 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 2 carries, 9 yds.
19 of his 36 throws went to Darnell Mooney (11 targets) and Drake London (8). Just 4.8 yards per attempt. Two interceptions in a game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
13/21, 135 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT. 1 carry, -1 yds.
10 of his 21 throws went to Bijan Robinson (5 targets) and Kyle Pitts Sr. (5). At 6.4 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well below his season average.
QB1 week vs. Tampa Bay
27/42, 298 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT. 6 carries, 21 yds, 1 TD.
A 42-attempt game produced two total touchdowns. 23 of those throws went to Drake London (15 targets) and Kyle Pitts Sr. (8), and his TD pass went to Bijan Robinson. At 7.1 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath.
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Michael Penix Game Log FAQ
How did Michael Penix do in his last game?
Michael Penix scored 15.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Packers, a 35–14 win, a QB21 finish. He completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, and ran 2 times for -2 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Michael Penix score in his last game?
Michael Penix scored 15.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Packers, a QB21 finish for the week.
How many passing yards did Michael Penix have in his last game?
Michael Penix threw for 256 yards in Week 3 at the Packers, completing 18 of 25 passes, and added -2 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Michael Penix throw in his last game?
Michael Penix threw 1 touchdown pass in Week 3 at the Packers with 1 interception.
In how many games has Michael Penix thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Michael Penix has thrown a touchdown pass in 1 of his 1 game this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 1.
Can I see Michael Penix's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Penix's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Michael Penix Rest-of-Season Outlook
QB3 for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB33 last season at 13.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's QB35 at 15.0 PPR points per game, against 13.7 over 9 games last season (QB33). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 17th of 41 in passing volume (30.7 attempts per game), 23rd of 41 in efficiency (0.016 EPA per play) and 30th of 41 in rushing (7.8 rush yards per game). Rushing is the soft spot. Drake London and Bijan Robinson are his top two targets.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Tua Tagovailoa next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Penix enters his first full season as Atlanta's starter carrying a thin but loud nine-game sample. He finished QB29 in 2025 with 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns and just three picks across nine starts, posting a modest 0.016 EPA per play and a 44.8% success rate. The accuracy still lags: a 60.1% completion rate, minus-3.6 CPOE and a 24% bad-throw rate say his deep-shot profile (12.1% of attempts) outran his ball placement.
The upside lives in the arm. He stacked 26 throws of 20-plus yards and a 69-yard long despite the truncated workload, and his sturdier 2024 cameo flashed a 0.131 EPA per play. With 13 sacks and four fumbles, ball security and protection are the swing factors. Project a full 17, and the volume alone lifts him into low-end QB2 territory with weekly ceiling games baked in. A leap in efficiency is the difference between streamer and starter.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 44.8%
- CPOE
- −3.6
- Sacks taken
- 13
- Pressure rate
- 16.6%
- Bad-throw rate
- 24.0%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 12.1%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 NO, 17thWk 5 BAL, 19thWk 6 CHI, 11thWk 7 SF, 25th
Risk
- Job securityTua Tagovailoa is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Limited rushing7.8 rush yards per game, 30th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- A tough matchupThe 49ers in Week 7 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
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Michael Penix Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Michael Penix's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Michael Penix projects as a qB3 for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a streamer in superflex and 2QB leagues and waiver-wire material in 1QB leagues. His rushing (7.8 rush yards per game, 30th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Michael Penix's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Michael Penix is the QB35 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB3 territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Michael Penix's projected role going forward?
Michael Penix is the listed starting QB, with Tua Tagovailoa next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
What is Michael Penix's fantasy football upside?
Michael Penix's upside: his ceiling this season is 15.0 PPR points (Week 3, QB21).
What could hurt Michael Penix's fantasy value?
Michael Penix's risks: Tua Tagovailoa is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his rushing (7.8 rush yards per game, 30th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the 49ers in Week 7 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Michael Penix's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Michael Penix Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Thu, Fri, SatWhat it means: Penix was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played.
| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4@ NO, Oct 5 | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 3 | Due Sat |
| Week 3@ GB, Sep 24 | — | Mon — | Tue — | Wed Full | Played |
| Week 2vs CAR, Sep 20 | Knee | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Out |
| Week 1@ PIT, Sep 13 | Knee | Wed — | Thu — | Fri Full | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in three seasons, including two knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a bone bruise in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
52/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Bone bruise · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 2 | 8 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Knee injuries in 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, 8 games missed
- 8 games in 3 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 1 body part
Michael Penix Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Questionable, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Bone Bruise, surgery · Left 8 games
Missed the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins due to a bone bruise in his left knee. Suffered a partially torn ACL in his left knee against the Carolina Panthers, which required season-ending surgery.
If Penix Misses Time
Next man up: Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa is next on the Falcons depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Penix managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Penix misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for Drake London and Bijan Robinson, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Michael Penix Injury FAQ
Is Michael Penix injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Michael Penix is active with no injury designation. He has missed 2 games this season.
Is Michael Penix playing this week?
Michael Penix has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Saints on Monday, October 5, so he is on track to play. Penix was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Wednesday and played. Should you start him?
Has Michael Penix missed any games this season?
Yes. Michael Penix has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 1.
What is Michael Penix's injury history?
Michael Penix has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 8 games in all: 8 for a left bone bruise in 2025.
What was Michael Penix's most recent injury?
Michael Penix's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Michael Penix have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2025 (8 games missed).
What was Michael Penix's worst injury?
Michael Penix's longest absence came from a left bone bruise in 2025, which cost him 8 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Michael Penix News & Updates
Penix solid in win at Green Bay
18-of-25, 256 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
2 CAR, -2 YDS
15.0 fantasy points · QB21
Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 35–14 win at Green Bay. Drake London led the team with 10 targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 4Oct 5
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Stellar in season debut (opens in new tab)
Delivered a strong performance in his first start of the season.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 20L 3–34 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Could start in Week 3 (opens in new tab)
May get the starting nod in Week 3.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Negative. Could play in Week 2 (opens in new tab)
Expected to potentially suit up in Week 2.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 2.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 13–20 @ PIT
Fantasy impact: Negative. Eyeing return for Week 2 or 3 (opens in new tab)
Could be back under center as soon as Week 2 or 3.
Fantasy take: He did not play in Week 1.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will be inactive for season opener (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Week 1, holding no immediate fantasy value.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Won't start in Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Sidelined as backup to open the season, holding no immediate fantasy value.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Intends to be ready Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Fully expects to be available for the season opener.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. In line to see some first-team reps Monday (opens in new tab)
Set to work with the starters Monday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Cleared for team drills (opens in new tab)
Fully cleared to participate in team drills.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Meeting with doctor for health checkpoint (opens in new tab)
Visiting doctor for a health checkpoint, with his status worth monitoring.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)OffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Expects to take team reps at camp (opens in new tab)
Set to take team reps at camp, signaling a healthy, active role in the competition.
Fantasy take: An offseason health note; watch for it again when practice reports start.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Still not ready for 11-on-11 drills (opens in new tab)
Remains sidelined from team drills, no timeline for full practice return.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
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No updates of this type yet this season.
Falcons Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Penix's passes.
- Drake London: Leads team with modest totals (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bijan Robinson: Subdued production in ugly loss (opens in new tab)Bijan Robinson, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drake London: Nursing minor injury (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
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Michael Penix News FAQ
What is the latest news on Michael Penix?
The latest Penix update, from September 25: Penix solid in win at Green Bay. Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the 35–14 win at Green Bay. Drake London led the team with 10 targets.
How does the latest Michael Penix news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 15.0 fantasy points, a QB21 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Michael Penix Bio
Michael Penix is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 9. Born May 8, 2000, in Q49255, FL, he attended Tampa Bay Technical and played college football at Indiana and then Washington.
The Atlanta Falcons selected Penix in round 1, pick 8, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 15 regular-season games since 2024, he has thrown for 3,013 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Atlanta Falcons Current team2024–present
Selected in round 1, pick 8, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 13 starts in 15 games.
College: Indiana, Washington
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Atlanta Falcons.
- DraftedSelected by the Atlanta Falcons in round 1, pick 8.
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About Michael Penix: Bio FAQ
How old is Michael Penix?
Michael Penix is 26 years old. He was born on May 8, 2000. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Michael Penix?
Michael Penix is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 220 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Michael Penix weigh?
Michael Penix weighs 220 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 6'3".
What number does Michael Penix wear?
Michael Penix wears number 9 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays quarterback.
What position does Michael Penix play?
Michael Penix plays quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 9. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Michael Penix play for?
Michael Penix plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a quarterback. He has been with the Falcons since 2024.
Where did Michael Penix go to college?
Michael Penix played college football at Washington, after attending Tampa Bay Technical (FL).
Where is Michael Penix from?
Michael Penix went to high school in Florida, at Tampa Bay Technical, before playing college football at Washington.
When is Michael Penix's birthday?
Michael Penix's birthday is May 8. He was born on May 8, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Michael Penix been in the NFL?
2026 is Michael Penix's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Michael Penix played for?
Michael Penix has played for the Atlanta Falcons. View his career statistics.
What year did Michael Penix enter the NFL?
Michael Penix entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.