Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.?
Who to start in Week 7, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Rodgers
- Rest of season: Aaron Rodgers — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Aaron Rodgers | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 2 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB20#17–#21edge | QB21#19–#25 |
| Week 7 | QB14#12–#16edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 17.3edge | 15.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #123 overall | 7 #129 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +75 ranks · +262 val | +177 ranks · +385 val |
| Rostered | 46% | 17% |
| Bye | 9 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB14 (range #12–#16) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 17.3 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Aaron Rodgers. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Rodgers QB20 (range #17–#21) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB21 (range #19–#25). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Rodgers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Rodgers for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Rodgers is ranked #123 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #129, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.