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Week 1 Status
Starter at Pittsburgh
Time to Throw (TTT)
2.34s (League Quickest)
Clean Pocket Comp %
74.2%
Deep Ball Rate (>20 yds)
11.8%
Sack/Pressure Rate
12.1% (Elite Quick Evasion)
Penix ACL Progression
Aug 22 Cleared
August 22, 2026
Full 11-on-11 Clearance
Schefter confirmed: Penix completed full contact scrimmaging nine months post-op. Team managing workload while naming Tagovailoa starter.
Schematic Insider Rationale
Pittsburgh's edge rush (Watt/Highsmith) generates top-tier pressure. Tua Tagovailoa's 2.34s release neutralizes blitz fronts without exposing Penix's recovering left plant knee in Week 1.
Steelers Defense & Blitz Simulator
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Pittsburgh Blitz Frequency
36% (Standard)
Simulates T.J. Watt & Alex Highsmith dual edge overload.
Falcons Offensive Line Protection Index
68 / 100
Adjusts pocket integrity and time before initial edge collapse.
Expected Sack Risk
5.8%
Rhythm Mitigated
Projected Passer Rating
96.4
Above Avg vs PIT
Turnover-Worthy Play %
2.1%
Low Exposure