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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Michael Penix Jr.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Michael Penix Jr.
NegativeInjuryJul 19, 2026
Penix is returning from a mid-November ACL tear suffered last season and struggled in his first full season as a starter, posting a 3-6 record before the knee injury ended his season early.NegativeInjuryJul 13, 2026
Michael Penix, the #8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and current Falcons starting quarterback, is coming back from a torn ACL suffered in November. If Penix is not ready to return until late in the offseason, Tua Tagovailoa may win the starting job by default, creating uncertainty around Penix's role.