Who should I start in Week 9, Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young?

Bryce Young. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Bryce Young at QB20 (range #17–#23). Projections: 14.7 vs 15.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young?

Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Bryce Young QB14 (range #12–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Bryce Young?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Bryce Young #97, so Bryce Young 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.

Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young?

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: Bryce Young
Rest of season: Bryce Young — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Bryce Young

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Baker Mayfield	Bryce Young
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Bryce Young ahead	QB24#22–#27	QB14#12–#16edge
Week 9	QB22#18–#26	QB20#17–#23edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.7	15.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #143 overall	9 #97 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+58 ranks · +173 val	+3 ranks · +25 val
Rostered	39%	55%
Bye	10	5
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 9, Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young?: Bryce Young. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Bryce Young at QB20 (range #17–#23). Projections: 14.7 vs 15.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young?: Bryce Young. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Bryce Young QB14 (range #12–#16). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Bryce Young ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Bryce Young?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Bryce Young #97, so Bryce Young 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.