Who should I start in Week 3, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jameis Winston is QB28 (range #25–#31) and Michael Penix Jr. is QB28 (range #24–#31) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?

Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB43 (range #42–#43) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jameis Winston for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #463 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.

Jameis Winston 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: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 2 of 2 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Jameis Winston	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 0 of 2 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 2 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB43#42–#43	QB30#25–#35edge
Week 3	QB28#25–#31	QB28#24–#31
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.3	11.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	2 #463 overall	3 #306 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+25 ranks · +22 val
Rostered	1%	4%
Bye	8	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, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jameis Winston is QB28 (range #25–#31) and Michael Penix Jr. is QB28 (range #24–#31) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?: Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB43 (range #42–#43) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jameis Winston for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #463 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.