Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will match up with the 16th-ranked passing defense of the Carolina Panthers (219.4 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Is Penix’s game versus the Panthers this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we dig into his relevant fantasy statistics.

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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

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Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Stats

• Ranked 50th at his position and 358th overall in the NFL, Penix has 19.2 fantasy points (4.8 per game).
• Penix has connected on 39 of 66 passes for 449 yards, throwing for one touchdown with two interceptions, and has run for six yards on six carries in his past three games. He has picked up 18.6 fantasy points (6.2 per game) in that span.
• In his best game of the season, Michael Penix Jr. finished with 11.2 fantasy points — 19-of-35 (54.3%), 223 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. That was last week versus the Washington Commanders.
• In his worst game of the season, Penix finished with 0.6 fantasy points — 1-of-1 (100%), 14 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs. That was in Week 7 versus the Seattle Seahawks.

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