Marcus Mariota · Michael Penix · 2026 week 3

Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix?

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

Start Michael Penix — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 0.5 points. The matchup leans Michael Penix (GB allow the 16th-most QB points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Marcus Mariota vs SEA 12.9 28th · tough 8.7 65 healthy
Michael Penix START @ GB 13.4 16th – 112 healthy

QBs vs SEA recently: Drake Maye 12.8 pts (W1) · Jacoby Brissett 7.5 pts (W2).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Penix carries the higher trade value — 112 against 65 (a 42% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Penix gets the most. Momentum: Marcus Mariota +65 and Michael Penix +112 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.