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 Purdy — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Brock Purdy
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | Brock Purdy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 4 rank Brock Purdy ahead | QB21#20–#21 | QB9#8–#10edge |
| Week 3 | QB22#21–#23 | QB5#4–#6edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 15.8 | 21.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #119 overall | 9 #94 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -6 val | -3 ranks · -28 val |
| Rostered | 61% | 89% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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.