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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 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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QBWashington Commanders#31 QB

Marcus Mariota

PPG

12.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,695

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

297

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

Marcus Mariota vs Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marcus Mariota	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	13.4
Games Played	10	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	126	121
Passing Yards	1,695	1,982
Passing TDs	10	9
Pass Yds/Game	169.5	220.2
Rushing Yards	297	70
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	11	10
TDs/Game	1.1	1.1
Age	32	26
Experience	10 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Marcus Mariota 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, Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4.

Should I draft Marcus Mariota or Michael Penix Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 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 Marcus Mariota and Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Marcus Mariota and Michael Penix Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marcus Mariota (WAS) 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.