Jaxson Dart vs Michael Penix: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jaxson Dart and Michael Penix for your lineup, you are not alone. Jaxson Dart finished the 2025 season at 17.6 PPG for the New York Giants (14 games), and Michael Penix averaged 13.7 for the Atlanta Falcons (9 games).
That 3.9-point weekly advantage for Jaxson Dart is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Michael Penix (1982 passing yards, 9 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One scheduling note: Jaxson Dart is off Week 11 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.
