# Michael Penix Jr. — what pundits predicted QB · Washington; Indiana 57 checkable claims from 41 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## Measurables - Height: 6′2″ - Weight: 216 lb 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2024-combine.htm). ## What pundits expect (47 unsettled) - “For the Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. will play despite a rib injury that knocked him out late in the Week 5 overtime loss.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/44b8a2e9-1b2d-4b7e-9d02-20508147c25e - “After taking a shot to the ribs late in the game last week, it sounds like Michael Penix will play this week. He opened the week with a full practice.” — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Oct 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f8173bf4-fa89-4289-a969-4803bbe4feca - “Real quick, is... He's gonna start. I think he's gonna be okay... that is what I'm expecting to see this week. (Sunday vs the Bears)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/aae6eb5c-d16c-44be-866c-f6707bb63d0f - “Falcons offense, I think Michael Penick is playing. I I believe he practiced with the rib injury. (Week 6)” — [Nate Tice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nate-tice), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0b0c2a58-d4b0-40ea-b1f3-2c9889bfc2ae - “quarterback Michael Penix was hurt. He will likely play here (Week 6 vs. Bears)” — [Pete Prisco](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-prisco), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9d27bbd2-00de-4f5a-9bd9-5f267d8e1850 - “it also looks like Michael Penix Jr. will play after missing the very end of "Sunday Night Football" with his rib injury (Week 6)” — [Jordan Dajani](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jordan-dajani), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/111b5873-339e-4b7a-968d-07cb733c9f26 - “There was a chance this would be a clash between backup quarterbacks given Williams' hamstring issue and the rib injury Michael Penix Jr. sustained on "Sunday Night Football," but both are on track to play. (Week 6, Bears at Falcons)” — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/36e11060-8231-4a86-8d9e-f83c81195cd8 - “Stefanski said he will start this week as long as he's healthy enough to play and Wednesday's practice suggests that will be the case. (Week 6 game against the Bears)” — [Josh Alper](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/josh-alper), for 2026, said Oct 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/991e746d-a54b-4a9e-96f8-efeb4896c27a - “quarterback Michael Penix was hurt. He will likely play here (Week 6 vs. Bears)” — [Pete Prisco](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pete-prisco), for 2026, said Oct 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/55078747-a46c-46d7-829a-5ca19a3233f1 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Steven Ruiz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/steven-ruiz), for 2026, said Sep 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/444e3ec3-215b-4c43-a9f0-e26063bf57f5 - “After 10 months of rehab from a season-ending knee injury suffered in Week 11 of his sophomore season, Michael Penix Jr. will finally have a chance to showcase his talents in Kevin Stefanski’s offense on Thursday against the Packers.” — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3842af04-9cd7-433f-8ed4-ce532b922eb4 - “Michael Penix Jr. will make his 2026 season debut under the bright lights at Lambeau Field on "Thursday Night Football."” — [Garrett Podell](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/garrett-podell), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e92b59e-0dd1-43c3-80c1-6551a8b641ac - “I'm not the biggest fan of Michael Penix Jr.'s game, but I am thankful that he's returning for Week 3.” — [Steven Ruiz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/steven-ruiz), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e257e28-b5a4-4b90-bca9-a113c9f7a1c4 - “the return of Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday night could offer a boost” — [Bradley Locker](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bradley-locker), for 2026, said Sep 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/69416be3-ac6b-4612-a0f1-cd4047079f12 - “I I think that they're gonna try to get Peneks back on the field here Thursday night at Green Bay... I would expect that at least one of those guys will be back on Thursday night” — [Adam Schefter](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/adam-schefter), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3cf68e2f-d4fb-48a6-8130-82be302b07f3 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2cbd48f6-15ea-4aa5-84bc-bcc50d94d09a - “While Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined by an oblique injury, 2024 No. 9 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. should be ready to go for Thursday night's matchup against Green Bay.” — [Fox Sports](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/fox-sports), for 2026, said Sep 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8fa976f6-4b32-46cb-95f5-b86999581739 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — Josh Shepardson, for 2026, said Sep 19, 2026; not settled yet - “QB Michael Penix Jr. isn't ready to return from a knee injury yet (Week 2)” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/af99d8c1-3bfc-49d2-ba5e-7f6acbdb7d43 - “Michael Penix Jr.,Atlanta’s one true hope at quarterback, isn’t quite ready to come back from his third ACL tear.” — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/31adc8bb-8f15-453f-bbcf-cab44e29b8b3 - “Both of those games had Michael Penix on the other side, who will not play in this game. ... It is unlikely we will see Michael Penix this week, with his return timetable closer to Week 4 based on the latest reports. (Week 2)” — [Rich Hribar](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-hribar), for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/124ac755-a942-4382-8bad-177da7f8170d - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Sep 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/55c34eef-78e3-4dfe-af5d-5caa64a5d313 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Raymond Summerlin](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/raymond-summerlin), for 2026, said Sep 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/70ee19df-896e-4e50-b281-ddae97c3e770 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Sep 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0b981528-0eb9-44b3-8889-45c94293921e - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Fitzmaurice](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-fitzmaurice), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6218d3c2-61e7-4ace-9976-b51eeefdf22c - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Sep 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07d8ccdd-c58b-4f6d-8314-1068709922b8 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Shanna McCarriston](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shanna-mccarriston), for 2026, said Sep 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9d9a9845-6bb2-4044-b50d-01ebf663c7ad - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Albert Breer](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/albert-breer), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/247d3f00-7770-456e-8bcc-dbe159af487d - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/82c1de43-f4b7-4cff-8378-ff856f518b4f - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — Frank Ammirante, for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Andrew Siciliano](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-siciliano), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1b189ed6-4078-4e3e-af52-fabab10f00c4 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/14e1bdb6-6c64-4a7d-8a23-b158c4b8ff35 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Mark “Magic Mark” Willard](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mark-magic-mark-willard), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b0092f9c-4aa9-4c60-bd4d-dc737f4779b0 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Geoff Schwartz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/geoff-schwartz), for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4ca19417-723c-4091-9e9e-fd51c127792f - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/147b12c7-d6ed-4b8b-a41c-6cc108760fc9 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Aug 24, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e8d015b6-cf5a-4812-9112-35812c490944 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Aug 13, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a0deb219-e944-42cb-ac93-0aa3066d5e94 - Michael Penix Jr. to record 13 passing interceptions — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to record 3,600 passing yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to record 2 rushing tds — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to record 236 fantasy points — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to record 23 passing tds — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to record 140 rushing yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3d3b21ae-d713-4fe4-a6e1-6d36e8d8783f - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Andy Furman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andy-furman), for 2026, said Jul 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/835508e4-53c8-43e7-a86a-ed654afa5932 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Mar 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ca8ddcc3-733b-4a44-92b9-b90577e59c9c - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Greg Jennings](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/greg-jennings), for 2026, said Mar 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62831f87-23b2-45a6-b3ce-78c387136e15 ## Settled (10) - Michael Penix Jr. to make the roster — [Scott Kennedy](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/scott-kennedy), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4271fbfe-2320-41d0-a8f0-000ddbb80076 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Fox Sports](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/fox-sports), for 2026, said Sep 24, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a90e69a8-707f-43e9-a63e-cdb3e7bd0829 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Sep 14, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1000d8d0-5de1-405e-b8ce-255cde75a32d - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Steven Ruiz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/steven-ruiz), for 2026, said Aug 27, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/968b3764-11ef-41b5-a370-ff570b3219d1 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Brandon Carney](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney), for 2025, said Feb 24, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9337347d-fde9-46c9-9bb6-26ade467538b - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2025, said Feb 24, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/723c800d-fbd0-4e51-a09c-6ea168267741 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Dec 9, 2024; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f39b31fd-3fd7-4a93-a888-4935cae2e1c9 - Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Jun 23, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1e372f85-6770-4afa-8ebb-98523328990b - Michael Penix Jr. to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure — [Colin Cowherd](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/colin-cowherd), for 2025, said Mar 13, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/70a33017-06a6-46ed-9114-1bcc0c468383 - Michael Penix Jr. to be picked “early second round” (picks 33–64) — [Dan Pizzuta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/dan-pizzuta), for 2024, said Apr 24, 2024; scored 33.86 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 50) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5648857f-9be3-41af-884b-cbb2b689d580 --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-penix-jr Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology