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Daniel Jones 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 (11.3 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. (52%).

Daniel Jones outscores Michael Penix Jr. 48% of the time; Michael Penix Jr. 52%.

Daniel Jones

QB, IND at PIT

11.3 projected PPR points

Likely range 6–18 · QB24 this week · Bench

Bench. Scored 7.9 points last game against a typical 15.1 (trending down).

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

Daniel Jones Michael Penix Jr.
11.3Projected points12.0
5.9Floor (a bad day)6.2
17.8Ceiling (a big day)18.9
PIT +1%MatchupBAL +5%
~20 ptsTeam's expected score~23 pts
HealthyHealthHealthy
Cold ▼Recent formSteady
HighOur confidenceMedium

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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.

Daniel Jones or Michael Penix Jr.? Week 5 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades