Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Bo Nix
  • Rest of season: Bo Nix4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Bo Nix

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Baker MayfieldBo Nix
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 4 rank Bo Nix ahead
QB21#20–#21QB17#14–#20edge
Week 3QB22#21–#23QB16#14–#18edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)15.817.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #119 overall9 #96 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -6 val+4 ranks · +34 val
Rostered61%82%
Bye1010
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix?
Bo Nix. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #21–#23) and Bo Nix at QB16 (range #14–#18). Projections: 15.8 vs 17.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix?
Bo Nix. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB21 (range #20–#21) vs Bo Nix QB17 (range #14–#20). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bo Nix ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Bo Nix?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #119 overall and Bo Nix #96, so Bo Nix carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.