Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
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: Jared Goff
- Rest of season: Jared Goff — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Jared Goff
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | Jared Goff | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Jared Goff ahead | QB24#22–#27 | QB6#4–#8edge |
| Week 9 | QB22#18–#26 | QB7#2–#8edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.7 | 19.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #143 overall | 15 #55 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +58 ranks · +173 val | +14 ranks · +277 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 88% |
| 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 9, Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
- Jared Goff. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Jared Goff at QB7 (range #2–#8). Projections: 14.7 vs 19.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff?
- Jared Goff. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Jared Goff QB6 (range #4–#8). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jared Goff ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Jared Goff?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Jared Goff #55, so Jared Goff 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.