Michael Penix Jr. vs J.J. McCarthy

NFL Draft & Career Stats Comparison

Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr.

Pick
#8
Round
1
Year
2024
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Position
QB
College
Washington, Indiana
J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy

Pick
#10
Round
1
Year
2024
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Position
QB
College
Michigan

Career Stats Comparison

Statistic Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy
Passing Yards 775
1,632
Passing Tds 3
11
Interceptions 3
12
Completions 61
140
Attempts 105
243
Rushing Yards 11
181
Rushing Tds 1
4
Carries 7
0
Sacks 4
0
Games 5
10
Statistic Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy
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Statistic Michael Penix Jr. J.J. McCarthy
Passing Yards 2,757
1,632
Passing Tds 12
11
Interceptions 6
12
Completions 227
140
Attempts 381
243
Rushing Yards 81
181
Rushing Tds 2
4
Carries 7
0
Games 14
10

Career Stats Comparison

Michael Penix Jr. (pick 8, 2024) played 14 games through 2025. J.J. McCarthy (pick 10, 2024) played 10 games through 2025. By career Approximate Value, Michael Penix Jr. (8) out-produced J.J. McCarthy (4).

StatMichael Penix Jr.J.J. McCarthy
Games1410
Seasons as starter11
Passing yards2,7571,632
Passing TD1211
Interceptions thrown612
Rushing yards81181
Rushing TD24
Career Approximate Value84

Career regular-season totals. Source: nflverse (Pro Football Reference data).

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