Derek Carr or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derek Carr is a New Orleans Saints quarterback who averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. 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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QBNew Orleans Saints

Derek Carr

PPG

15.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,428

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

105

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBAtlanta Falcons#29 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

13.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,982

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derek Carr vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derek Carr	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.8	13.4
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	237	121
Passing Yards	3,428	1,982
Passing TDs	22	9
Pass Yds/Game	228.5	220.2
Rushing Yards	105	70
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	23	10
TDs/Game	1.5	1.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derek Carr or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derek Carr 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, Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Derek Carr or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game across 15 games in 2025, and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 across 9. 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 Derek Carr and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Derek Carr averaged 15.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Derek Carr and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derek Carr (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.