Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr.?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Penix Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Michael Penix Jr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Marcus Mariota | Michael Penix Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Marcus Mariota ahead · 4 rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead | QB36#33–#39 | QB24#19–#32edge |
| Week 6 | QB50#45–#53 | QB24#18–#28edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 15.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #371 overall | 6 #142 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +103 ranks · +52 val | +168 ranks · +329 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 6, Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Marcus Mariota at QB50 (range #45–#53) and Michael Penix Jr. at QB24 (range #18–#28). Projections: 0.5 vs 15.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr.?
- Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Marcus Mariota QB36 (range #33–#39) vs Michael Penix Jr. QB24 (range #19–#32). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Marcus Mariota for Michael Penix Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Marcus Mariota is ranked #371 overall and Michael Penix Jr. #142, 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.