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Michael Penix has simply been a different player when he is under pressure. When facing no pressure, Penix looks like an all-star— +0.62 EPA per dropback, which is a mark that's good for 2nd best in the entire league. Under the gun, it's been a different story— Penix has a significnat dip in EPA, checking in at -0.82 per dropback. There is no starter who has posted a lower overall EPA in 2026, than Penix under pressure. Penix has gone 1-16 when pressured this year— He is the only starting passer with a completion rate under 30%.
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Penix's EPA collapses under pressure; Tampa's game plan is to disrupt him.

Penix is a dramatically different player under pressure versus in clean pockets. With no pressure, he posts +0.62 EPA per dropback (2nd best in league); under pressure, he drops to -0.82 EPA per dropback (worst among starting passers). He is 1-16 when pressured this season with a completion rate under 30%—the only starting passer below 30%. The source identifies pressuring Penix as Tampa Bay's clear path to victory; if the Buccaneers give him time in the pocket, he will test their coverage.

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