Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

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Baker MayfieldBrock Purdy
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Brock Purdy ahead
QB24#22–#27QB4#4–#5edge
Week 9QB22#18–#26QB3#1–#4edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.722.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #143 overall20 #40 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+58 ranks · +173 val-13 ranks · -740 val
Rostered39%93%
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 9, Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #1–#4). Projections: 14.7 vs 22.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Brock Purdy QB4 (range #4–#5). 7 of 7 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 #143 overall and Brock Purdy #40, 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.