FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Michael Penix Jr.

PodcastWeek 7 Starts & Sits: Breakout Sleepers, Risky Starts & Must-Play Matchups (Ep....October 23, 2026

From the episode

penix had zero rushing value and falcons are the fourth heaviest team in the uh run heaviest team in the league so penix is only averaging 27.5 pass attempts per game and the 49ers are a tough matchup their pass defense is sixth in dvoa

Mentioned at 50:20 – 50:40

STACKED’s take

Negative signalMatchup

Penix's limited passing volume and tough 49ers matchup make him a risky start.

Penix faces a tough matchup against the 49ers' sixth-ranked pass defense DVOA; he provides zero rushing value and is averaging only 27.5 pass attempts per game while the Falcons are the fourth-heaviest run team in the league, limiting his volume ceiling.