Deshaun Watson 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: Deshaun Watson
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Michael Penix Jr.
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| Deshaun Watson | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 8 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB29#27–#30 | QB21#19–#25edge |
| Week 7 | QB17#13–#22edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #255 overall | 7 #129 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +62 ranks · +67 val | +177 ranks · +385 val |
| Rostered | 13% | 17% |
| Bye | 11 | 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, Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Deshaun Watson. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB17 (range #13–#22) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 15.0 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deshaun Watson QB29 (range #27–#30) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB21 (range #19–#25). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deshaun Watson for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deshaun Watson is ranked #255 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #129, so Michael Penix Jr. 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.