Marcus Mariota · Michael Penix · 2026 week 3
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.
| Player | Wk 3 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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