Emory Hunt projected a boom season for Michael Penix Jr., arguing the Falcons offense already looked markedly better during his limited appearances than it did with Kirk Cousins. Hunt referenced Penix’s poise in overtime wins against Washington and Carolina and said his down-field aggression should unlock Atlanta’s passing game. The franchise supplemented him with former UFL rushing champ Jashaun Corbin and retained a deep receiving corps, while the defense improved through the draft—factors Hunt believes will allow Penix to play from in front instead of chasing points. He expects "phenomenal numbers" that make Penix an upside late-round pick in season-long leagues and a viable Offensive Rookie of the Year bet.

Sigmund Bloom framed Michael Penix as the perfect back-half best-ball quarterback. Bloom said the rookie "can flat-out spin it" and will be handed the keys to Zach Robinson’s pass-first system after a full off-season of starter reps. He expects Atlanta to lean on vertical concepts built around Drake London and high-priced field-stretcher Darnell Mooney, creating three-to-five explosive weeks that matter most on Underdog. Bloom noted Penix’s college receivers Jalen Polk and Rome Odunze both boosted their draft stock under his deep-ball accuracy—proof Penix can elevate weapons. With drafters fixated on early elite QBs, Bloom is content waiting until the 8th–10th to grab Penix as his QB1, then tacking on a single late insurance arm.