Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Rodgers
- Rest of season: Aaron Rodgers — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Aaron Rodgers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Aaron Rodgers | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Aaron Rodgers ahead · 1 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB28#28–#29edge | QB30#25–#35 |
| Week 3 | QB24#24–#25edge | QB28#24–#31 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.7edge | 11.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #198 overalledge | 3 #306 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +46 val | +25 ranks · +22 val |
| Rostered | 10% | 4% |
| 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 3, Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Aaron Rodgers. This week's consensus has Aaron Rodgers at QB24 (range #24–#25) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 14.7 vs 11.5 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 QB28 (range #28–#29) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 3 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 #198 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, so Aaron Rodgers carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.