Caleb Williams vs Michael Penix: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 19.1 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Michael Penix (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 13.7 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Caleb Williams carries a 5.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Caleb Williams threw for 3942 yards and 27 touchdowns, while Michael Penix posted 1982 yards and 9 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Caleb Williams is off Week 7 and Michael Penix Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
