Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Penix Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr. — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Michael Penix Jr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Penix Jr. | Tua Tagovailoa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead | QB23#19–#28edge | QB41#39–#43 |
| Week 5 | QB23#17–#27edge | QB63#49–#76 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 14.8edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #145 overalledge | 2 #403 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +169 ranks · +321 val | -95 ranks · -67 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 5% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 5, Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Michael Penix Jr. at QB23 (range #17–#27) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB63 (range #49–#76). Projections: 14.8 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?
- Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Penix Jr. QB23 (range #19–#28) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB41 (range #39–#43). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Penix Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Penix Jr. for Tua Tagovailoa?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Penix Jr. is ranked #145 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #403, 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.