Should I start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 1?
QB · ATL · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus QB34 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB34 | 30 | 35 | ±1.2 | — | 3.8 |
| Half PPR | QB34 | 30 | 35 | ±1.2 | — | 3.8 |
| Standard | QB34 | 30 | 35 | ±1.2 | — | 3.8 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 4% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Latest news
- Michael Penix Jr. will not play Friday
Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Dolphins.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 26, 1:12 PM EDT
- Michael Penix Jr. (knee) cleared for team drills
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that QB Michael Penix Jr. now has been cleared to return to 11-on-11 work.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Aug 22, 5:35 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Penix was cleared for team drills last weekend. Tua Tagovailoa will start on Friday. The starting job for Atlanta in Week 1 remains up in the air.”
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #31Cam WardSit
- #32Deshaun WatsonSit
- #33Shedeur SandersSit
- #34Michael Penix Jr.Sit
- #35Fernando MendozaSit
- #36Joe FlaccoSit
- #37Justin FieldsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Michael Penix Jr. in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus QB34 — outside the starting range in 1QB leagues. The expert range runs from #30 to #35. The consensus projection is 3.8 PPR points.
- Where is Michael Penix Jr. ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Michael Penix Jr. at QB34 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #30 to #35.