Michael Penix Jr.
QB · Atlanta Falcons
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
15.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
QB18 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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Michael Penix Jr.'s sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Michael Penix Jr. had a scheduled Week 6 matchup at home against Chicago Bears. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 15.2 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 239.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 6 matchup
CHI
Chicago Bears
Scheduled home matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
239.7n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
1.3n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
13.7n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
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| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 239.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 5, 4, 3 / 1.3 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 5, 4, 3 / 13.7 (3 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Michael Penix Jr. · QB
15.2
Michael Penix Jr. · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
0.0
Cooper Rush · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
Michael Penix Jr. minus Cooper Rush: +15.2 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Henderson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Cameron Thomas | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Divine Deablo | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Drake London | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hip | Observation time is not available. |
| Jake Matthews | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Groin | Observation time is not available. |
| Jawaan Taylor | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Kendal Daniels | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Achilles | Observation time is not available. |
| Michael Penix Jr. | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Za'Darius Smith | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr. | Offense | QB:9 | 1 | 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
13.7
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
12.0
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
13.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 5 | BAL | 14.4 | 240 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 4 | NO | 12.7 | 223 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 / 3 | GB | 14.0 | 256 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 11 | CAR | 7.9 | 175 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 / 10 | IND | 11.0 | 177 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 / 9 | NE | 22.7 | 221 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 7 | SF | 12.2 | 241 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 6 | BUF | 14.6 | 250 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Rib
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
25 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.01× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
He said he could do everything he normally does on the field when he met the media on Thursday, and with no setbacks reported, we’ll need to see if he’s the same agile, speedy player we’ve seen in his career.The Falcons start Michael Penix Jr.
ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free) Open: Bears -1.5, O/U 47.5Falcons +3: "It looks like Caleb Williams is going to return to the lineup after missing three games with his hamstring injury, and it also looks like Michael Penix Jr.
Four more banged-up quarterbacks started the week off as questionable to return in Week 6 – Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield, and Michael Penix, Jr.
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) cleared to play vs. Bears 2026-10-16 18:46:05 UTC
Falcons QB Michael Penix on track to start vs. Bears if no setbacks, coach says 2026-10-14 17:19:36 UTC
Sources: Falcons QB Michael Penix's rib injury not considered serious 2026-10-12 20:10:16 UTC
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. injures rib late in loss to Ravens 2026-10-12 05:16:44 UTC
With confident Penix at QB, Falcons will look to continue turnaround against Ravens 2026-10-08 19:11:28 UTC
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