Who should I start in Week 5, Malik Willis or Michael Penix Jr.?

Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Malik Willis at QB26 (range #22–#29) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB25 (range #19–#28). Projections: 16.0 vs 14.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Willis or Michael Penix Jr.?

Malik Willis. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Willis QB22 (range #20–#25) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB25 (range #20–#28). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Willis ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Malik Willis for Michael Penix Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Willis is ranked #129 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #160, 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.

Malik Willis 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: Malik Willis — 5 of 8 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Malik Willis	Michael Penix Jr.
Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Malik Willis ahead · 3 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead	QB22#20–#25edge	QB25#20–#28
Week 5	QB26#22–#29	QB25#19–#28edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	16.0edge	14.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #129 overall	5 #160 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+1 ranks · +5 val	+150 ranks · +262 val
Rostered	23%	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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Who should I start in Week 5, Malik Willis or Michael Penix Jr.?: Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Malik Willis at QB26 (range #22–#29) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB25 (range #19–#28). Projections: 16.0 vs 14.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Willis or Michael Penix Jr.?: Malik Willis. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Willis QB22 (range #20–#25) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB25 (range #20–#28). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Willis ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Malik Willis for Michael Penix Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Willis is ranked #129 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #160, 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.