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A year ago, there was excitement over Michael Penix Jr. after he had some promising moments as a rookie. He wasn't great last season but he has had just 12 starts. If Penix comes alive, or Tua Tagovailoa wins the job and plays like he did at his peak, there's enough talent on the roster to run away with the division.

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Penix has shown promise but needs to elevate with just 12 career starts.

Michael Penix Jr. had some promising moments as a rookie but wasn't great in his second season with just 12 starts. If he comes alive, there's enough talent on the Falcons roster to run away with the NFC South division.