Baker Mayfield or Fernando Mendoza?

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: Baker Mayfield
  • Rest of season: Baker Mayfield — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Baker Mayfield

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

Baker MayfieldFernando Mendoza
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 0 rank Fernando Mendoza ahead
QB24#22–#27edgeQB33#32–#36
Week 9QB22#18–#26edgeQB34#31–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.7edge0.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #143 overalledge3 #328 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+58 ranks · +173 val+10 ranks · +8 val
Rostered39%14%
Bye1013
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 Fernando Mendoza?
Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Fernando Mendoza at QB34 (range #31–#37). Projections: 14.7 vs 0.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Fernando Mendoza?
Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Fernando Mendoza QB33 (range #32–#36). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Fernando Mendoza?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Fernando Mendoza #328, 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.