QB · Atlanta Falcons · week 8, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. week 8 fantasy points and stats
Michael Penix Jr. (quarterback, Atlanta Falcons) scored 2.1 half-PPR points in week 8 of 2026 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8 of 24 for 125 yards, 4 INT, 5 carries for 11 yards. That made him the QB27 of the week.
- Half PPR
- 2.1 fantasy points
- PPR
- 2.1 fantasy points
- Standard
- 2.1 fantasy points
- Projection
- 14.4 −12.3 vs projection
- Week rank
- QB27 half PPR
Week 8 stat line
What he did, next to what he was projected to do.
| Stat | Actual | Projected |
|---|---|---|
| Completions / attempts | 8 / 24 | 17 / 27.5 |
| Passing yards | 125 | 214.5 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1.2 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.6 |
| Carries | 5 | 3 |
| Rushing yards | 11 | 10.6 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0.1 |
| Offensive snaps | 53 (100%) | — |
Against the projection
He was projected for 14.4 half-PPR points and fell short of it by 12.3. Projected QB22, he finished QB27.
Margin's 80% range for that projection was 5.2 to 23.3; 2.1 was better than 4% of the outcomes it expected.
Everyone in the game: ATL @ TB, week 8
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR points.
| Player | Pos | Team | Points | Proj. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | RB | TB | 21.0 | 15.2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense | DEF | TB | 18.0 | 6.9 |
| Kenny Gainwell | RB | TB | 14.0 | 6.3 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | TB | 12.0 | 8.5 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | ATL | 10.5 | 4.6 |
| Bijan Robinson | RB | ATL | 7.6 | 20.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | QB | ATL | 2.1 | 14.4 |
| Atlanta Falcons defense | DEF | ATL | 2.0 | 5.6 |
| Khalil Herbert | RB | ATL | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE | ATL | 1.6 | 6.7 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | ATL | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | TB | 1.4 | 15.3 |
| Drake London | WR | ATL | 1.3 | 13.7 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | ATL | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | TB | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Cade Otton | TE | TB | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| Charlie Woerner | TE | ATL | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Chris Blair | WR | ATL | 0.0 | — |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | TB | 0.0 | 9.2 |
| David Sills V | WR | TB | 0.0 | — |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | TB | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Ko Kieft | TE | TB | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nick Muse | TE | ATL | 0.0 | — |
| Payne Durham | TE | TB | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Sean Tucker | RB | TB | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | TB | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | TB | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | ATL | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| Nick Folk | K | ATL | -1.0 | 7.4 |
Michael Penix Jr. week by week, 2026
- Week 3 @ GB 15.0 pts
- Week 4 @ NO 12.7 pts
- Week 5 vs BAL 14.4 pts
- Week 6 vs CHI 23.1 pts
- Week 7 vs SF 20.4 pts
- Week 8 @ TB 2.1 pts
- Week 9 vs CIN proj. 15.7
- Week 10 vs KC proj. 12.7
More from week 8
Questions
How many fantasy points did Michael Penix Jr. score in week 8?
Michael Penix Jr. scored 2.1 half-PPR, 2.1 PPR and 2.1 standard fantasy points in week 8 of 2026 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8 of 24 for 125 yards, 4 INT, 5 carries for 11 yards).
Did Michael Penix Jr. beat his week 8 projection?
No, he fell 12.3 points short: projected 14.4, scored 2.1 (half PPR).
Who did Michael Penix Jr. play in week 8?
The Atlanta Falcons played at Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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