Joe Flacco 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Penix Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Michael Penix Jr.
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| Joe Flacco | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 1 experts rank Joe Flacco ahead · 1 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB45#40–#48 | QB25#20–#28edge |
| Week 5 | QB40#39–#40 | QB25#19–#28edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 0.4 | 14.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #381 overall | 5 #160 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +94 ranks · +45 val | +150 ranks · +262 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 11% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 5, Joe Flacco or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Joe Flacco at QB40 (range #39–#40) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB25 (range #19–#28). Projections: 0.4 vs 14.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Joe Flacco or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Joe Flacco QB45 (range #40–#48) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB25 (range #20–#28). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Joe Flacco for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Joe Flacco is ranked #381 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #160, 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.