Geno SmithorMichael Penix Jr.?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Geno Smith
This one is close: Geno Smith projects 0.9 half-PPR points ahead of Michael Penix Jr., well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Geno Smith, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Detroit Lions have allowed 27% more fantasy points to QBs than average. The Green Bay Packers have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | Geno SmithQB, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Michael Penix Jr.QB, ATL, Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| PPR projection | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Standard projection | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Rank this week | QB23 | QB25 |
| Matchup | at DET | at GB |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 12.4 | — |
| Last season per game | 11.6 | 13.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | — |
| Trade value | — | — |