NFL: The Insiders on Michael Penix Jr.

PodcastA HISTORIC Sunday for Ground Games | NFL Week 7 recapOctober 26, 2026

From the episode

the 49ers only had 17.1% of a pressure rate on Michael Penix. The book is out on Michael Penix right now. Pressure him. Pressure him. And that is when he plays his worst. They blitzed on 34.3% of their defensive plays in this game. And they still only got 17.1% pressure.

Mentioned at 45:13 – 45:45

STACKED’s take

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Penix allowed only 17.1% pressure despite 49ers blitzing 34.3%; book is to pressure him.

The Falcons' pass protection was exposed against the 49ers; Penix faced only a 17.1% pressure rate despite the 49ers blitzing on 34.3% of defensive plays, revealing a defensive book on Penix: pressure him, as that is when he plays his worst.