Bryce Young or Michael Penix Jr.?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Michael Penix Jr.
- Rest of season: Bryce Young — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Bryce Young
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Bryce Young | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Bryce Young ahead · 0 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB14#12–#16edge | QB19#18–#21 |
| Week 9 | QB20#17–#23 | QB19#16–#22edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overalledge | 7 #118 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +25 val | +27 ranks · +133 val |
| Rostered | 55% | 21% |
| Bye | 5 | 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 9, Bryce Young or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Bryce Young at QB20 (range #17–#23) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB19 (range #16–#22). Projections: 15.8 vs 16.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Young or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Young QB14 (range #12–#16) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB19 (range #18–#21). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Young for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Young is ranked #97 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #118, so Bryce Young 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.