Michael Penix vs Shedeur Sanders: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Michael Penix and Shedeur Sanders is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback put up 13.7 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.9 in 8. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.8 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. Michael Penix threw for 1982 yards and 9 touchdowns, while Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Michael Penix is off Week 12 and Shedeur Sanders Week 10. 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.
