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Penix Builds Case as Falcons Franchise Quarterback
The quarterback has posted solid numbers across 17 starts while helping Atlanta improve after his return from injury.
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Return from injury sparks turnaround
Michael Penix Jr. returned in Week 3 after missing time with a torn left ACL. The Falcons had signed a veteran to compete for the job during the offseason. Since then Atlanta has won three of five games, including a 29-20 victory over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers in Week 7. The team sits at 3-4 and can reach.500 against Tampa Bay this week.
Steady production over full season sample
In 17 career starts Penix has completed 61.5 percent of his passes for 3,914 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Those totals would rank eighth in passing yards and tied for 18th in touchdowns if applied to a full season. He ranks 17th in EPA per dropback at 0.03 and 17th in success rate at 45.4 percent since entering the league.
Room to grow while supporting key weapons
This season Penix sits ninth in QBR at 67.1, 13th in EPA per dropback at 0.09 and 19th in success rate at 43.9 percent. The Falcons do not need elite statistical output, only consistent facilitation for running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The team will decide on his fifth-year option next offseason.
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