Baker Mayfield or Carson Wentz?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Baker Mayfield
- Rest of season: Baker Mayfield — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Baker Mayfield
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | Carson Wentz | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 0 rank Carson Wentz ahead | QB26#23–#29edge | QB40#38–#41 |
| Week 7 | QB22#15–#34edge | QB37#32–#45 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.5edge | 0.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #183 overalledge | 2 #403 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -64 ranks · -249 val | -92 ranks · -64 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 1% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| 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 7, Baker Mayfield or Carson Wentz?
- Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #15–#34) and Carson Wentz at QB37 (range #32–#45). Projections: 15.5 vs 0.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Carson Wentz?
- Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB26 (range #23–#29) vs Carson Wentz QB40 (range #38–#41). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Carson Wentz?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #183 overall and Carson Wentz #403, so Baker Mayfield 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.