Who should I start in Week 5, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?

Jameis Winston. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB16 (range #12–#22) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB23 (range #17–#27). Projections: 13.8 vs 14.8 PPR points.

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

Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB32 (range #30–#35) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB23 (range #19–#28). 6 of 6 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 #324 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #145, 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.

Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Jameis Winston
Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Michael Penix Jr.

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Jameis Winston	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 6 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB32#30–#35	QB23#19–#28edge
Week 5	QB16#12–#22edge	QB23#17–#27
Week 5 projection (PPR)	13.8	14.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #324 overall	6 #145 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+153 ranks · +87 val	+171 ranks · +322 val
Rostered	5%	9%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?: Jameis Winston. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB16 (range #12–#22) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB23 (range #17–#27). Projections: 13.8 vs 14.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr.?: Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB32 (range #30–#35) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB23 (range #19–#28). 6 of 6 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 #324 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #145, 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.