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WEEK 9 · Standard · QB STREAMING

J.J. McCarthy vs. Michael Penix Jr.: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Michael Penix Jr. if both are available

For a one-week QB fill-in, Michael Penix Jr. has a 0.6-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Michael Penix Jr. is rostered: J.J. McCarthy projects for 15.0 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

J.J. McCarthy

at PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET

15.0 FF projected

#12 matchup

32.4% rostered on ESPN

Michael Penix Jr.

vs CIN · Sun 9:30 AM ET

15.6 FF projected

#5 matchup

15.6% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 7, 2026, 12:04 PM ET.