Jalon Daniels or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jalon Daniels is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback who averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 4 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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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#31 QB

Jalon Daniels

PPG

8.7

Games

Pass Yds

501

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

126

Bye

Week 10

QBAtlanta Falcons#18 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

16.1

Games

Pass Yds

944

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalon Daniels vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalon Daniels	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	16.1
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	64
Passing Yards	501	944
Passing TDs	3	6
Pass Yds/Game	125.3	236.0
Rushing Yards	126	5
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	3	6
TDs/Game	0.8	1.5
Age	23	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalon Daniels or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jalon Daniels 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, Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1.

Should I draft Jalon Daniels or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Jalon Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2026?▾

Jalon Daniels averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 16.1 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Jalon Daniels and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalon Daniels (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.