Michael Penix Jr. or Tyson Bagent?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Michael Penix Jr.
  • Rest of season: Michael Penix Jr.2 of 3 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.Tyson Bagent
Rest of season
2 of 3 experts rank Michael Penix Jr. ahead · 1 rank Tyson Bagent ahead
QB30#25–#35edgeQB37#34–#43
Week 3QB28#24–#31edgeQB32#31–#32
Week 3 projection (PPR)11.512.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)3 #306 overall2 #501 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+25 ranks · +22 val+58 ranks · +58 val
Rostered4%1%
Bye1110
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Michael Penix Jr. or Tyson Bagent?
Michael Penix Jr.. This week's consensus has Michael Penix Jr. at QB28 (range #24–#31) and Tyson Bagent at QB32 (range #31–#32). Projections: 11.5 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Penix Jr. or Tyson Bagent?
Michael Penix Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Penix Jr. QB30 (range #25–#35) vs Tyson Bagent QB37 (range #34–#43). 2 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 Tyson Bagent?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Penix Jr. is ranked #306 overall and Tyson Bagent #501, 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.