Who should I start in Week 9, Baker Mayfield or Tyson Bagent?

Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 14.7 vs 0.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Tyson Bagent?

Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Tyson Bagent?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, 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 Tyson Bagent?

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	Tyson Bagent
Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Baker Mayfield ahead · 0 rank Tyson Bagent ahead	QB24#22–#27edge	QB42#38–#44
Week 9	QB22#18–#26edge	QB41#36–#50
Week 9 projection (PPR)	14.7edge	0.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #143 overalledge	2 #397 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+58 ranks · +173 val	-50 ranks · -32 val
Rostered	39%	1%
Bye	10	10
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 Tyson Bagent?: Baker Mayfield. This week's consensus has Baker Mayfield at QB22 (range #18–#26) and Tyson Bagent at QB41 (range #36–#50). Projections: 14.7 vs 0.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Baker Mayfield or Tyson Bagent?: Baker Mayfield. Rest-of-season consensus: Baker Mayfield QB24 (range #22–#27) vs Tyson Bagent QB42 (range #38–#44). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Baker Mayfield ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Baker Mayfield for Tyson Bagent?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Baker Mayfield is ranked #143 overall and Tyson Bagent #397, 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.