Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Quinn Ewers this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Michael Penix Jr.: 19.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against TB.

Forecast updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:40 AM ET · Standard

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Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATLStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -1.1 vs ESPN

at TB

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Quinn Ewers

QB · JACStats & schedule

0.3FF projected

vs IND

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Why this pick?

Michael Penix Jr.

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.7

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros14.9

Michael Penix Jr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 19.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Quinn Ewers

Fortified0.3

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros0.5

Quinn Ewers faces IND in Week 8.

Quinn Ewers: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:40 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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