Michael Penix Jr.’s breakout is making the 2024 QB class look even stronger

Jason Kandel of Blogging Dirty argues that Michael Penix Jr.'s recent resurgence with the Atlanta Falcons strengthens the reputation of the 2024 quarterback class. After struggling over his first two seasons, Penix has started strong in Year 3 under a new regime, guiding Atlanta to an average of over 34 points per game across three starts in 2026.

According to statistics cited from Nick Penticoff and Pro Football Focus, Penix ranks first in play-action EPA per play and earned a 99.5 grade on deep passes. Kandel notes that while Penix must sustain this high level of play over a full season, his breakout adds another success alongside peers Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and Bo Nix.