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WEEK 9 · Standard · QB STREAMING

Justin Herbert 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 3.6-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Michael Penix Jr. is rostered: Justin Herbert projects for 12.1 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

Justin Herbert

vs HOU · Sun 4:05 PM ET

12.1 FF projected

#17 matchup

32.5% rostered on ESPN

Michael Penix Jr.

vs CIN · Sun 9:30 AM ET

15.7 FF projected

#5 matchup

15.7% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 6, 2026, 4:10 PM ET.