Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy?

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: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Baker MayfieldBrock Purdy
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 4 rank Brock Purdy ahead
QB21#20–#21QB9#8–#10edge
Week 3QB22#21–#23QB5#4–#6edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)15.821.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #119 overall9 #94 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -6 val-3 ranks · -28 val
Rostered61%89%
Bye108
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 Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #21–#23) and Brock Purdy at QB5 (range #4–#6). Projections: 15.8 vs 21.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB21 (range #20–#21) vs Brock Purdy QB9 (range #8–#10). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Brock Purdy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #119 overall and Brock Purdy #94, so Brock Purdy 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.