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Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr.

QB - Atlanta Falcons

Height: 6' 2"Weight: 220 lbsAge: 24College: Washington

Week 18 Outlook

CAR @ ATL
Sun 1:00pm ET
43°
Matchup (?)
Week Rank (ECR) QB #12
Projection 15.2 pts

Roster %

 
Yahoo
15%
 
ESPN
13%
 
FanDuel
 
DraftKings

Availability



Recent Articles
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