Baker Mayfield or Tanner McKee?
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: Baker Mayfield
- Rest of season: Baker Mayfield — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Baker Mayfield
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Baker Mayfield | Tanner McKee | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 0 rank Tanner McKee ahead | QB24#22–#27edge | QB37#31–#47 |
| Week 9 | QB22#18–#26edge | QB46#32–#81 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.7edge | 3.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #143 overalledge | 3 #319 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +58 ranks · +173 val | +226 ranks · +166 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 3% |
| Bye | 10 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | NOT STARTING (Chest) · FULL → LIMIT · 0.76112% to play |
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 Tanner McKee?
- Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Tanner McKee at QB46 (range #32–#81). Projections: 14.7 vs 3.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Tanner McKee?
- Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Tanner McKee QB37 (range #31–#47). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Tanner McKee?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Tanner McKee #319, 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.