Malik Willis · Michael Penix · 2026 week 3

Malik Willis or Michael Penix?

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

Start Malik WillisMalik Willis projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Michael Penix in week 3, drawing KC — the 30th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Malik Willis START	vs KC	15.8	30th · tough	15.1	196	healthy
Michael Penix	@ GB	13.4	16th	–	112	healthy

QBs vs KC recently: Bo Nix 6.4 pts (W1) · Daniel Jones 12.4 pts (W2).

QBs vs GB recently: Carson Wentz 19.2 pts (W1) · Geno Smith 15.6 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Malik Willis carries the higher trade value — 196 against 112 (a 43% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Malik Willis gets the most. Momentum: Malik Willis -34 and Michael Penix +112 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.