Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Panthers
Published 2:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will take on 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.
Is Penix a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep scrolling as we analyze his upcoming matchup versus the Panthers.
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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
- Penix is 50th at his position, and 358th overall in the league, with 19.2 fantasy points (4.8 per game).
- Penix has completed 39 of 66 passes for 449 yards, throwing for one touchdown with two interceptions, and has run for six yards on six carries in his past three games. He has picked up 18.6 fantasy points (6.2 per game) during that time.
- In his best game of the season, Michael Penix Jr. finished with 11.2 fantasy points — 19-of-35 (54.3%), 223 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. That was last week against the Washington Commanders.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 7 versus the Seattle Seahawks — Penix finished with 0.6 fantasy points. His stat line: 1-of-1 (100%), 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs.
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