Deshaun Watson 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
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Michael Penix Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 2 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Deshaun Watson | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 3 experts rank Deshaun Watson ahead · 2 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB33#32–#35 | QB30#25–#35edge |
| Week 3 | QB29#28–#30 | QB28#24–#31edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 14.8edge | 11.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #317 overall | 3 #306 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +16 val | +25 ranks · +22 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 4% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Deshaun Watson or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Deshaun Watson at QB29 (range #28–#30) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 14.8 vs 11.5 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 QB33 (range #32–#35) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 3 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 #317 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, 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.