Daniel Jones 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: Daniel Jones
- Rest of season: Daniel Jones — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Daniel Jones
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Daniel Jones | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Daniel Jones ahead · 1 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB25#23–#26edge | QB30#25–#35 |
| Week 3 | QB27#26–#28edge | QB28#24–#31 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.9edge | 11.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #142 overalledge | 3 #306 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +12 val | +25 ranks · +22 val |
| Rostered | 26% | 4% |
| Bye | 13 | 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, Daniel Jones or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Daniel Jones. This week's consensus has Daniel Jones at QB27 (range #26–#28) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 14.9 vs 11.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Daniel Jones or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Daniel Jones. Rest-of-season consensus: Daniel Jones QB25 (range #23–#26) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Daniel Jones ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Daniel Jones for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Daniel Jones is ranked #142 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, so Daniel Jones 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.