Who should I start in Week 5, Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr.?

Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB23 (range #20–#27) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB25 (range #19–#28). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr.?

Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB25 (range #20–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Justin Herbert for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #118 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #160, so Justin Herbert 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.

Justin Herbert 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: Justin Herbert
Rest of season: Justin Herbert — 6 of 8 experts
Trade value: Justin Herbert

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Justin Herbert	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Justin Herbert ahead · 2 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB20#18–#22edge	QB25#20–#28
Week 5	QB23#20–#27edge	QB25#19–#28
Week 5 projection (PPR)	14.7	14.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #118 overalledge	5 #160 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-49 ranks · -483 val	+150 ranks · +262 val
Rostered	75%	11%
Bye	7	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, Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr.?: Justin Herbert. This week's consensus has Justin Herbert at QB23 (range #20–#27) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB25 (range #19–#28). Projections: 14.7 vs 14.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr.?: Justin Herbert. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Herbert QB20 (range #18–#22) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB25 (range #20–#28). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Herbert ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Justin Herbert for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Herbert is ranked #118 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #160, so Justin Herbert 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.