Davis Mills vs Michael Penix: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Davis Mills and Michael Penix is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans quarterback put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 6 games; Michael Penix of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 13.7 in 9. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Michael Penix, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Davis Mills threw for 915 yards and 5 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: Davis Mills is off Week 14 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.
