Dak Prescott or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is a Dallas Cowboys quarterback who averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 16.9 fantasy points per game across 5 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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QBDallas Cowboys#16 QB

Dak Prescott

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

1,639

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBAtlanta Falcons#17 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

16.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,157

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dak Prescott	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.5	16.9
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	85
Passing Yards	1,639	1,157
Passing TDs	10	9
Pass Yds/Game	273.2	231.4
Rushing Yards	73	4
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	10	9
TDs/Game	1.7	1.8
Age	33	26
Experience	10 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dak Prescott or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dak Prescott 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, Dak Prescott averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.9.

Should I draft Dak Prescott or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.9 across 5. 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 Dak Prescott and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.9 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Dak Prescott and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.