Who should I start in Week 3, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #21–#23) and Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16). Projections: 15.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB21 (range #20–#21) vs Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19). 4 of 4 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 #119 overall and Matthew Stafford #105, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Stafford
Rest of season: Matthew Stafford — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Baker Mayfield	Matthew Stafford
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 4 rank Matthew Stafford ahead	QB21#20–#21	QB16#12–#19edge
Week 3	QB22#21–#23	QB16#15–#16edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	15.8	15.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #119 overall	8 #105 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -6 val	-1 ranks · -7 val
Rostered	61%	89%
Bye	10	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?: Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #21–#23) and Matthew Stafford at QB16 (range #15–#16). Projections: 15.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?: Matthew Stafford. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB21 (range #20–#21) vs Matthew Stafford QB16 (range #12–#19). 4 of 4 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 #119 overall and Matthew Stafford #105, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.