Should I start Jameis Winston or Michael Penix Jr. this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Penix Jr.

+11.4 projected edge · Standard

Start Michael Penix Jr. over Jameis Winston for Week 7 Standard: 14.7 projected points versus 3.3.

Jameis Winston: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.
Michael Penix Jr.: 16.7 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.7FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs SF

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jameis Winston

QB · NYGStats & schedule

3.3FF projected

↑ +3.3 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.7

ESPN14.6

Sleeper15.1

FantasyPros—

Michael Penix Jr. faces SF in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Jameis Winston

Fortified3.3

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jameis Winston faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.7 fantasy points.

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.7 points in standard scoring, 11.4 more than Jameis Winston. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:47 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.