Michael Penix Jr. or Tyler Shough?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Tyler Shough
- Rest of season: Tyler Shough — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Michael Penix Jr. | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead · 7 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB19#18–#21 | QB15#14–#15edge |
| Week 9 | QB19#16–#22 | QB13#11–#17edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.4 | 16.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #118 overall | 8 #101 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +27 ranks · +133 val | -7 ranks · -60 val |
| Rostered | 21% | 70% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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 9, Michael Penix Jr. or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. This week's consensus has Michael Penix Jr. at QB19 (range #16–#22) and Tyler Shough at QB13 (range #11–#17). Projections: 16.4 vs 16.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Penix Jr. or Tyler Shough?
- Tyler Shough. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Penix Jr. QB19 (range #18–#21) vs Tyler Shough QB15 (range #14–#15). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Shough ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Penix Jr. for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Penix Jr. is ranked #118 overall and Tyler Shough #101, 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.