Yahoo Sports published a quarterback ranking analysis by Christian D'Andrea for For The Win on November 4, 2026, examining where Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. stands among NFL signal-callers.
The piece, titled "NFL Gross Quarterback Ranks: What do we think about Michael Penix Jr.?", evaluates the former Washington standout's early professional trajectory and his placement in a tiered ranking system.
D'Andrea's assessment considers Penix's collegiate production, draft capital, and initial NFL opportunities as factors in his current ranking.



