Who should I start in Week 9, Baker Mayfield or Tua Tagovailoa?

Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 14.7 vs 0.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Tua Tagovailoa?

Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Tua Tagovailoa?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.

Baker Mayfield or Tua Tagovailoa?

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 — 3 of 3 experts
Trade value: Baker Mayfield

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Baker Mayfield	Tua Tagovailoa
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 0 rank Tua Tagovailoa ahead	QB24#22–#27edge	QB43#40–#49
Week 9	QB22#18–#26edge	QB54#38–#75
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.7edge	0.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #143 overalledge	2 #406 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+58 ranks · +173 val	-3 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	39%	5%
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 9, Baker Mayfield or Tua Tagovailoa?: Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Tua Tagovailoa at QB54 (range #38–#75). Projections: 14.7 vs 0.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Tua Tagovailoa?: Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Tua Tagovailoa QB43 (range #40–#49). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Tua Tagovailoa?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Tua Tagovailoa #406, 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.