Drew Lock · Michael Penix Jr. · 2026 week 9

Drew Lock or Michael Penix Jr.?

Wondering who you should start this week — Drew Lock or Michael Penix Jr.? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Michael Penix Jr.Michael Penix Jr. projects ahead of Drew Lock in week 9, drawing CIN — the 14th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Drew Lock	–	–	–	17.1	–	Out
Michael Penix Jr. START	vs CIN	15.8	14th	15.2	266	healthy

QBs vs CIN recently: Malik Willis 20.9 pts (W5) · Tyler Huntley 16.1 pts (W7) · Cam Ward 26.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Michael Penix Jr. faces CIN, 14th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Penix Jr. carries the higher trade value — 266 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Penix Jr. gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.