Michael Penix Jr. · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 9

Michael Penix Jr. or Tyler Shough?

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

Start Tyler ShoughTyler Shough projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Michael Penix Jr. in week 9, drawing CLE — the 25th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Penix Jr.	vs CIN	15.8	14th	15.2	266	healthy
Tyler Shough START	vs CLE	20.1	25th · tough	14.5	671	healthy

QBs vs CIN recently: Malik Willis 20.9 pts (W5) · Tyler Huntley 16.1 pts (W7) · Cam Ward 26.3 pts (W8).

QBs vs CLE recently: Tyler Huntley 13.4 pts (W6) · Cam Ward 6.7 pts (W7) · Aaron Rodgers 5.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Tyler Shough projects 4.3 points higher in PPR.
Michael Penix Jr. faces CIN, 14th most generous to QBs.
Tyler Shough faces CLE, 25th most generous to QBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 671 against 266 (a 60% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Michael Penix Jr. +158 and Tyler Shough -940 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.