Michael Penix Jr. fantasy outlook — Week 1
Michael Penix Jr. (QB, ATL) is our QB32 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 8.3 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 8.3 pts
- QB rank
- #32
- Rostered
- 1%
- Started
- 0%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Michael Penix Jr. (ATL QB), our QB32 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.3 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. 8.3 points is roughly 51% short of the QB baseline, and I rank on output, not name recognition. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. The out designation on the timestamp below is the one variable that could blow this up — confirm it Sunday morning. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Michael Penix Jr. (ATL QB), our QB32 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 8.3 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. 8.3 points is roughly 51% short of the QB baseline, and I honestly rank on output, not name recognition. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. The out designation on the timestamp below is the one variable that could blow this up — confirm it Sunday morning. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.