Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 5 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Matthew Stafford

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Baker MayfieldMatthew Stafford
Rest of season
0 of 5 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 5 rank Matthew Stafford ahead
QB214#159–#275QB11#10–#14edge
Week 6—QB3#2–#4
Week 6 projection (PPR)—21.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #216 overall10 #88 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-97 ranks · -322 val+17 ranks · +149 val
Rostered40%94%
Bye1011
StatusOUT (thumb) · DNP · 0.1423% to playNo 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 6, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Baker Mayfield and Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford?
Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB214 (range #159–#275) vs Matthew Stafford QB11 (range #10–#14). 5 of 5 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 #216 overall and Matthew Stafford #88, 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.