Baker Mayfield · Cam Ward · 2026 week 2

Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward?

Wondering who you should start this week — Baker Mayfield or Cam Ward? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield projects 5.2 PPR points clear of Cam Ward in week 2, drawing CLE — the 5th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Baker Mayfield START vs CLE 17.3 5th · soft 11.6 891 healthy
Cam Ward vs PHI 12.1 14th 11.7 72 healthy

QBs vs CLE recently: Trevor Lawrence 26.1 pts (W1).

QBs vs PHI recently: Jayden Daniels 17.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Baker Mayfield carries the higher trade value — 891 against 72 (a 92% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Baker Mayfield gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +133 and Cam Ward -221 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.