Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

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: Matthew Stafford
  • Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Matthew Stafford

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Baker MayfieldMatthew Stafford
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 7 rank Matthew Stafford ahead
QB24#22–#27QB12#10–#13edge
Week 9QB22#18–#26QB11#9–#14edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)14.718.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #143 overall9 #90 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+58 ranks · +173 val+5 ranks · +47 val
Rostered39%92%
Bye1011
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 Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Matthew Stafford at QB11 (range #9–#14). Projections: 14.7 vs 18.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Matthew Stafford QB12 (range #10–#13). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matthew Stafford ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Matthew Stafford?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Matthew Stafford #90, so Matthew Stafford 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.