Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Panthers

Published 1:41 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024

In Week 18 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), QB Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons will play the Carolina Panthers, who have the 16th-ranked passing defense in the league (219.4 yards allowed per game).

With his upcoming matchup against the Panthers this week, should Penix be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.

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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 1.0 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

  • So far in 2024, Penix is 50th at his position and 358th in the NFL in fantasy points, with 19.2 (4.8 per game).
  • In his past three games, Penix is 39-of-66 for 449 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions and has rushed for six yards on six carries. He has accumulated 18.6 fantasy points (6.2 per game).
  • Last week against the Washington Commanders, Michael Penix Jr. posted a season-high 11.2 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: 19-of-35 (54.3%), 223 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.
  • Penix picked up 0.6 fantasy points — 1-of-1 (100%), 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs — in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, which was his worst game of the season.

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