Penix ranks third in NFL in EPA per dropback

Purdy, Lock sit ahead after early slate

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Michael Penix sits at 0.35 EPA per dropback among quarterbacks with a minimum of 45 dropbacks. Brock Purdy ranks first and Drew Lock ranks second.

Why it matters: Early efficiency gives Atlanta stable quarterback production. It follows his return to the Falcons lineup after an injury absence.

By the numbers: EPA per dropback (min. 45 dropbacks): 1. Brock Purdy, 2. Michael Penix 0.35.

What to watch: Watch whether Penix holds top-three efficiency as dropback volume grows.

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@marcraimondi 2026-10-08T12:01:38.215397+00:00

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