Michael Penix Jr. is on a tear in his comeback from injury. He has seven touchdowns and zero interceptions over his past three games. Another star-studded Sunday came from another athlete from down south, Malik Willis, who led a high-scoring upset for the New York Jets. Both are being viewed as waiver-wire priorities, but who is better? The ensuing analysis focuses on talent and opportunity.

The Case of Michael Penix Jr.

Penix Jr. averages 231 yards and 1.8 passing touchdowns per game. He is completing about 67% of his passes.

A team's game script can become unpredictable. A team that usually passes at a high rate can be subdued for many reasons. So instead, we focus on talent and efficiency rather than volume.

Penix Jr. averages 8.0 Yards per Passing Attempt (NFL average: about 7.0). In five games, he has 9 touchdowns and 1 interception. Penix Jr. ranks 23rd in PFF Passing Grade and 10th in EPA per Dropback.…