Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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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QBLos Angeles Chargers#10 QB

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

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

Justin Herbert vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Herbert	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	13.4
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	286	121
Passing Yards	3,727	1,982
Passing TDs	26	9
Pass Yds/Game	232.9	220.2
Rushing Yards	498	70
Rushing TDs	2	1
Total TDs	28	10
TDs/Game	1.8	1.1
Age	28	26
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Justin Herbert 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, Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Justin Herbert or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Justin Herbert and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Justin Herbert and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.