Fantasy football: Where to draft Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

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QB Michael Penix Jr. was incredibly impressive during his final collegiate season and was taken as the 8th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons after he led the Washington Huskies to the CFP National Championship game. Below, we look at Michael Penix Jr.’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

While he isn’t expected to start immediately with veteran QB Kirk Cousins signed this offseason, he has big-time potential and should he be able to get in on the action. Ideally, Penix Jr. will be serviceable in leagues which QBs are at a premium. The rookie is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

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Michael Penix Jr.’s ADP: 114.64

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Penix Jr. has an ADP of 114.64 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 8th to 10th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is lower than his teammate TE Kyle Pitts’ (66.59), though.

Among QB, Penix Jr.’s ADP puts him 19th at the position, behind Jared Goff (Detroit Lions, 97.67), Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets, 110.60), Drake Maye (New England Patriots, 112.80) and Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints, 114.62) and ahead of Bo Nix (Denver Broncos, 119.03) and Justin Herbert (LA Chargers, 120.96).

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Michael Penix Jr.’s 2023 Washington stats

Games: 15

Passing yards: 4,903

Completions | attempts: 363 | 555

Passing touchdowns: 36

Interceptions: 11

Carries | rushing yards: 35 | 8

Rushing touchdowns: 3

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Where should you draft Penix Jr.?

Penix Jr.’s fantasy value, especially considering his ADP without being a Week 1 starter, is being inflated by keeper and dynasty leagues that are drafting for the 1st time.

Penix Jr. has far more value in those leagues as there’s a good chance he doesn’t start a single game as a rookie. If he is able to usurp Cousins, the Falcons have a bevy of elite playmakers like wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson.

Penix Jr. had a standout season with Washington and has a cannon of a left arm that should bode well for his long-term prospectus. Cousins cripples Penix Jr.’s fantasy value, and neither are likely to be going anywhere.

Draft Penix Jr. in the 1st several rounds of a dynasty league and even consider a flier on him in keeper leagues as he has that immense upside potential. For this season, don’t expect much and in standard redraft leagues, feel free to let him go undrafted.

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