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Caleb Williams or Michael Penix Jr.?

Our week 5 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (11.8 vs 12.0). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Michael Penix Jr. (50%).

Caleb Williams outscores Michael Penix Jr. 50% of the time; Michael Penix Jr. 50%.

Caleb Williams

QB, CHI at GB · Questionable — hamstring injury

11.8 projected PPR points

Likely range 0–19 · QB23 this week · Bench

Bench. Questionable — hamstring injury.

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, ATL vs BAL

12.0 projected PPR points

Likely range 6–19 · QB22 this week · Bench

Bench. Projected 12.0 points, #22 among QBs this week.

Side by side

Caleb Williams Michael Penix Jr.
11.8Projected points12.0
0.0Floor (a bad day)6.2
18.6Ceiling (a big day)18.9
GB -9%MatchupBAL +5%
~24 ptsTeam's expected score~23 pts
Questionable — hamstring injuryHealthHealthy
Cold ▼Recent formSteady
LowOur confidenceMedium

Caleb Williams: Questionable — hamstring injury. Confirm his status before kickoff.

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Caleb Williams or Michael Penix Jr.? Week 5 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades