Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Panthers
Published 1:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be up against the 16th-ranked passing defense of the Carolina Panthers (219.4 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
Should Penix be someone that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup versus the Panthers? Prior to making that decision, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know.
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Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
- Projected Fantasy Points: 17.3
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
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Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Points by Week
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points (PPR) | Pass Comp./Att. | Pass Yards | Pass TDs | INTs | Rush Att. | Rush Yards | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 | @Seahawks | 0.6 | 1-for-1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Broncos | 1 | 2-for-4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Giants | 6.4 | 18-for-27 | 202 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @Commanders | 11.2 | 19-for-35 | 223 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Stats
- With 19.2 fantasy points (4.8 per game) in 2024, Penix ranks 358th overall in the league and 50th at his position.
- Penix has connected on 39 of 66 passes for 449 yards, throwing for one touchdown with two interceptions, and has run for six yards on six carries during his past three games. He has picked up 18.6 fantasy points (6.2 per game) during that span.
- Michael Penix Jr. picked up 11.2 fantasy points — 19-of-35 (54.3%), 223 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT — in his best game of the season. That was last week against the Washington Commanders.
- Penix accumulated 0.6 fantasy points — 1-of-1 (100%), 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks.
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