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NFL: The Insiders fantasy football takes on Michael Penix Jr.
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All NFL: The Insiders insights about Michael Penix Jr.
NegativeDepth ChartJul 21, 2026
Penix, drafted 8th overall by the Falcons, is competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting job. Mark Ross notes Penix showed promise in his limited time, particularly with connections to Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but the competition will come down to health—Penix is coming off injury and Tua has a long injury history.NegativeInjuryJun 25, 2026
Penix, one of the most injured quarterbacks in the league, will get a chance to start for the Falcons but will suffer a season-ending injury; he and Tua Tagovailoa will rotate as starters with whoever can stay out of the training room getting the nod each week, before both eventually get hurt and Trevor Simeone takes over.NegativeInjuryJun 24, 2026
Penix is working his way back from a torn ACL suffered in Week 11, which is his third ACL tear in seven years; he was in a great mood during mandatory minicamp and said he'd be ready to go right now if they allowed him; however, there's more pressure on him to get back because the Falcons brought in Tua Tunga-Vailoa, meaning Penix could be fighting for his starting job; he was drafted by a prior regime and everyone involved in that pick is now out of the building with Kevin Stefanski coming in.