Jordan Love · Michael Penix · 2026 week 5

Jordan Love or Michael Penix?

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

Start Jordan LoveJordan Love projects 2.1 PPR points clear of Michael Penix in week 5, drawing CHI — the 23rd-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jordan Love START	vs CHI	16.8	23rd	15.8	379	healthy
Michael Penix	vs BAL	14.7	16th	13.9	154	healthy

QBs vs CHI recently: Carson Wentz 6.3 pts (W2) · Jalen Hurts 13.6 pts (W3) · Geno Smith 8.8 pts (W4).

QBs vs BAL recently: Tyler Shough 22.4 pts (W2) · Dak Prescott 18.9 pts (W3) · Cam Ward 16.6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Jordan Love projects 2.1 points higher in PPR.
Jordan Love faces CHI, 23rd most generous to QBs.
Michael Penix faces BAL, 16th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jordan Love carries the higher trade value — 379 against 154 (a 59% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jordan Love gets the most. Momentum: Jordan Love -325 and Michael Penix +154 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.