Lamar Jackson or Michael Penix Jr.?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Lamar Jackson
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Lamar Jackson | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Lamar Jackson ahead · 0 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB3#2–#5edge | QB21#19–#25 |
| Week 7 | QB17#2–#58edge | QB20#18–#23 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.4 | 15.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #35 overalledge | 7 #129 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -228 val | +177 ranks · +385 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 17% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · LIMIT · 0.54807% to play | 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 7, Lamar Jackson or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Lamar Jackson. This week's consensus has Lamar Jackson at QB17 (range #2–#58) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB20 (range #18–#23). Projections: 14.4 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Lamar Jackson or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#5) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB21 (range #19–#25). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Lamar Jackson for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Lamar Jackson is ranked #35 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #129, so Lamar Jackson 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.