Who should I start in Week 5, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?

Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB189 (range #159–#242) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Jacoby Brissett?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #190 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Jacoby Brissett — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: close to even

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	Baker Mayfield	Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead	QB189#159–#242	QB24#18–#27edge
Week 5	—	QB6#3–#9
Week 5 projection (PPR)	—	18.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #190 overall	6 #144 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-71 ranks · -267 val	+48 ranks · +148 val
Rostered	42%	40%
Bye	10	14
Status	OUT (Right Thumb) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play	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 5, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?: Jacoby Brissett. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB189 (range #159–#242) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacoby Brissett ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Jacoby Brissett?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #190 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.