Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Rodgers is a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback who averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 16.1 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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QBPittsburgh Steelers#18 QB

Aaron Rodgers

PPG

16.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,487

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBAtlanta Falcons#19 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

16.1

Games

Pass Yds

944

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Rodgers	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.5	16.1
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	99	64
Passing Yards	1,487	944
Passing TDs	12	6
Pass Yds/Game	247.8	236.0
Rushing Yards	17	5
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	12	6
TDs/Game	2.0	1.5
Age	42	26
Experience	21 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Aaron Rodgers and Michael Penix Jr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Aaron Rodgers averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1.

Should I draft Aaron Rodgers or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Rodgers and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 16.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.