Season so far
It is early in the season for Michael Penix Jr., who has appeared in only one game and earned a replacement-level grade of 67.4 over 71 snaps. His performance in Week 3 was defined by significant volatility, as a 68.2 passing grade was weighed down by a rough start. Severe early mistakes put him in an early hole, notably missing a robber safety for an interception and committing a panic intentional grounding penalty. Penix stabilized by operating the quick game efficiently, including a red-zone touchdown pass, before finishing strong with deep completions of 68 and 40 yards. With just a single contest on his ledger, it remains too early to establish a definitive multi-week trend.