Who should I start in Week 9, Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?

Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13). Projections: 14.7 vs 19.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?

Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Jayden Daniels QB11 (range #10–#12). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Jayden Daniels?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Jayden Daniels #83, so Jayden Daniels 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 Jayden Daniels?

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: Jayden Daniels
Rest of season: Jayden Daniels — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Jayden Daniels

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

	Baker Mayfield	Jayden Daniels
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Jayden Daniels ahead	QB24#22–#27	QB11#10–#12edge
Week 9	QB22#18–#26	QB11#8–#13edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.7	19.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #143 overall	10 #83 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+58 ranks · +173 val	+14 ranks · +140 val
Rostered	39%	92%
Bye	10	7
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 Jayden Daniels?: Jayden Daniels. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Jayden Daniels at QB11 (range #8–#13). Projections: 14.7 vs 19.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Jayden Daniels?: Jayden Daniels. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Jayden Daniels QB11 (range #10–#12). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jayden Daniels ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Jayden Daniels?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Jayden Daniels #83, so Jayden Daniels 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.