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Michael Penix Jr. was one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NFL Draft when he was selected eighth by the Atlanta Falcons. Despite making a major move in the offseason to acquire Kirk Cousins, the Falcons also decided to select another quarterback in the first round.
While the pick may give the Falcons added security for the future at the quarterback position, it severely damages Penix's value in fantasy football for the 2024 season. He currently has no clear path to playing time and could realistically spend this year on the bench, making him more of a traget in Dynasty leagues than anything else.
Breakin down Michael Penix Jr.'s fantasy football outlook for 2024
Michael Penix Jr. spent the first four years of his college football career with the Indiana Hoosiers, where he appeared in just 20 total games, partially due to injuries. He then transferred to the Washington Huskies and immediately broke out in a major way. He served as their starter for two years and was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the entire country.
In two seasons with the Huskies, Penix completed 65% of his passes for 9,544 yards and 67 touchdowns with just 19 interceptions. This demonstrated his elite arm talent as he profiles as a true pocket passer. This could hurt his fantasy football value a bit due to him being unlikely to contribute rushing statistics, but his current situation truly makes him a high-risk pick.
The Atlanta Falcons already have one of the best qquarterbacks in the NFL in Kirk Cousins, so Penix may find it challenging to receive playing time during his rookie season. It will be extremely difficult to trust him in traditional season-long formats, though he still makes for a wise investment in Dynasty fantasy football leagues.
Where should you draft Michael Penix Jr. this year?
In Dynasty fantasy football leagues, Michael Penix Jr. still makes sense as a future investment in the later rounds. Unlike the other five quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he is not projected to be a starter for the upcoming season. This means that in season-long formats, he can probably be avoided altogether in fantasy drafts.
Managers debating if they should select Michael Penix Jr. in their fantasy drafts should reference Sportskeeda's Who Should I Draft tool. It will give them fantasy projections for any players of their choice to help make an informed decision when it's their turn to pick.
