Gardner Minshew or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Gardner Minshew is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 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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QBLas Vegas Raiders

Gardner Minshew

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,420

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

125

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

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

Gardner Minshew vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gardner Minshew	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.4	13.4
Games Played	12	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	149	121
Passing Yards	2,420	1,982
Passing TDs	14	9
Pass Yds/Game	201.7	220.2
Rushing Yards	125	70
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	15	10
TDs/Game	1.3	1.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Gardner Minshew or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Gardner Minshew 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, Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Gardner Minshew or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 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 Gardner Minshew and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Gardner Minshew and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gardner Minshew (LV) 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.