Who should I start in Week 3, Jacoby Brissett or Michael Penix Jr.?

Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 15.7 vs 11.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Michael Penix Jr.?

Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #191 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, so Jacoby Brissett 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.

Jacoby Brissett 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: Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season: Jacoby Brissett — 2 of 3 experts
Trade value: Jacoby Brissett

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	Jacoby Brissett	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 2 of 3 experts rank Jacoby Brissett ahead · 1 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB28#27–#29edge	QB30#25–#35
Week 3	QB21#20–#22edge	QB28#24–#31
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.7edge	11.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #191 overalledge	3 #306 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-5 ranks · -12 val	+25 ranks · +22 val
Rostered	10%	4%
Bye	14	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Jacoby Brissett or Michael Penix Jr.?: Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Jacoby Brissett at QB21 (range #20–#22) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31). Projections: 15.7 vs 11.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacoby Brissett or Michael Penix Jr.?: Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacoby Brissett QB28 (range #27–#29) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jacoby Brissett for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacoby Brissett is ranked #191 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #306, so Jacoby Brissett 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.