Michael Penix Jr. efficient in lopsided win

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown during the team's blowout win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. SOURCE: USA TODAY Why It Matters: Over the past two games, the Falcons have scored 80 points. Penix has thrown two touchdown passes during

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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards and a touchdown during the team's blowout win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.

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Why It Matters: Over the past two games, the Falcons have scored 80 points. Penix has thrown two touchdown passes during that time. The southpaw is an old-fashioned game manager, which is never a pathway to fantasy appeal. Despite Atlanta's success, Penix is mostly along for the ride statistically. As such, he's not worth owning outside of deep leagues.

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