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Tuesday Dots: Hope And Hatchett

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 06: Washington #66 (C) Landen Hatchett during a college football game between the Washington Huskies and the UC Davis Aggies on September 6, 2025 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jesse Beals/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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Jedd Fisch met with the media yesterday and as always Christian Caple covered the session. Coach gave an update on Landen Hatchett – he’s probably playing Friday night – and responded to criticism of Demond Williams.

Fisch’s statements certainly make it sound like changes are coming along the offensive line. Obviously Demond Williams need to step up his play, but improved offensive line play will go a long way in getting this offense to at least at average level.

The Huskies might not be doing great, but Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons are lighting up the NFL. He’s now led top offenses in both college and the pros.

Interesting stat here from ESPN Research:

Michael Penix Jr.'s teams between college and the NFL have averaged 33.1 points per game in his 59 starts (45 college, 14 NFL).

That is the most points per game in a QB's starts over the past 20 seasons (min. 40 starts and at least 10…
— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) October 6, 2026

NFL TOP 5 QB Comp % :

1. Michael Penix Jr 73.3 %
2.Drew Lock 72.9 %
3.Geno Smith 72.7 %
4. Joe Burrow 71.3%
5.Lamar Jackson 70.8 % pic.twitter.com/fFvGRM0ziW
— ATL 2-2 (@Fastf1amee) October 6, 2026

Bijan Robinson at running back certainly helps, but Penix’s return gives them a real threat in the pass to go along with arguably the NFL’s best running back.

The Falcons' offense, since Michael Penix Jr. returned, has been the best in the NFL, and it's not particularly close.

Unsurprising. https://t.co/UtMGtGVLAJ pic.twitter.com/zt2R0Id95Y
— Blake Krass (@BlakeyLocks) October 6, 2026

Demond with the sixth fewest air yards per touchdown pass, with 7.8. Matches what we see in the games: very few explosive pass plays go for scores:

Most and fewest air yards per touchdown pass pic.twitter.com/lmICDjZYJV
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) October 6, 2026

Tuesday throwback to a truly elite football name and a Husky legend!

October 4, 1971

Washington Huskies quarterback Sonny Sixkiller

One of the great football names and Sports Illustrated covers pic.twitter.com/OnaMIBax0L
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) October 4, 2026

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