Michael Penix · Tua Tagovailoa · 2026 week 1

Michael Penix or Tua Tagovailoa?

Start Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Michael Penix in week 1, drawing PIT — the 5th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Michael Penix @ PIT 6.3 5th · soft 13.9 – Questionable
Tua Tagovailoa START @ PIT 10.6 5th · soft 10.7 – Questionable

QBs vs PIT recently: Jared Goff 26.5 pts (W16) · Shedeur Sanders 11.4 pts (W17) · Lamar Jackson 21.4 pts (W18).

QBs vs PIT recently: Jared Goff 26.5 pts (W16) · Shedeur Sanders 11.4 pts (W17) · Lamar Jackson 21.4 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.