Michael Penix Jr. or Patrick MahomesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Penix Jr. is a Atlanta Falcons quarterback who averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 20.4 fantasy points per game across 14 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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QBAtlanta Falcons#29 QB

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

13.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,982

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBKansas City Chiefs#4 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

20.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,587

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

422

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Penix Jr. vs Patrick Mahomes: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Penix Jr.	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.4	20.4
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	121	286
Passing Yards	1,982	3,587
Passing TDs	9	22
Pass Yds/Game	220.2	256.2
Rushing Yards	70	422
Rushing TDs	1	5
Total TDs	10	27
TDs/Game	1.1	1.9
Age	26	31
Experience	1 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Michael Penix Jr. or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Michael Penix Jr. and Patrick Mahomes is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4.

Should I draft Michael Penix Jr. or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 across 14. 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 Michael Penix Jr. and Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾

Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Michael Penix Jr. and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.