Baker Mayfield or J.J. McCarthy?
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 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Baker Mayfield
- Rest of season: Baker Mayfield — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Baker Mayfield
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | J.J. McCarthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 2 rank J.J. McCarthy ahead | QB26#23–#29edge | QB31#25–#33 |
| Week 7 | QB21#15–#29edge | QB26#21–#30 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 15.8edge | 14.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #183 overalledge | 3 #276 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -64 ranks · -249 val | +153 ranks · +113 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 15% |
| Bye | 10 | 8 |
| Status | UNKNOWN (Thumb) · FULL → FULL → FULL · 0.89892% 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 7, Baker Mayfield or J.J. McCarthy?
- Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB21 (range #15–#29) and J.J. McCarthy at QB26 (range #21–#30). Projections: 15.8 vs 14.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or J.J. McCarthy?
- Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB26 (range #23–#29) vs J.J. McCarthy QB31 (range #25–#33). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Baker Mayfield for J.J. McCarthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #183 overall and J.J. McCarthy #276, 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.