Fantasy grade, projections, percentile rankings, advanced usage, and weekly points.
Michael Penix Jr. is a QB31 and grades as a Deep Bench (D) fantasy quarterback for the 2026 season. He projects for about 143.2 fantasy points.
Michael Penix Jr. is an NFL quarterback for ATL. Projected QB31. More of a deep-league or handcuff stash than a weekly starter. Last season he averaged 17.1 fantasy points per game (QB21 in 2026).
D · Deep Bench. Projected QB31. More of a deep-league or handcuff stash than a weekly starter.
Michael Penix Jr. did not run timed drills at the NFL Combine. Drafted in 2024 (Round 1, Pick 8) out of Washington.
In 2026, Michael Penix Jr. completed 64.5% of his passes at 8.6 yards per attempt, and added 5 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns.
| Season | G | Pass Yd | Pass TD | INT | Rush Yd | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1157 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 17.1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1982 | 9 | 3 | 70 | 13.7 |
| 2024 | 5 | 775 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9.4 |
Michael Penix Jr. grades as a Deep Bench (D) fantasy quarterback for 2026. Projected QB31. More of a deep-league or handcuff stash than a weekly starter.
Michael Penix Jr. does not have an early-round consensus ADP right now, so in most 12-team leagues he is a late-round pick or waiver-wire add rather than a core draft target.
Michael Penix Jr. has no injury designation in our latest data and is expected to be available, but always confirm his status close to kickoff.
Projected QB31. More of a deep-league or handcuff stash than a weekly starter. Last season he averaged 17.1 fantasy points per game (QB21 in 2026). He projects for roughly 143.2 fantasy points in 2026.