Baker Mayfield · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 3

Baker Mayfield or Justin Herbert?

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

Start Justin HerbertJustin Herbert projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Baker Mayfield in week 3, drawing BUF — the 6th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Baker Mayfield	vs MIN	15.5	20th	12.4	1,043	healthy
Justin Herbert START	@ BUF	17.3	6th · soft	12.1	1,167	healthy

QBs vs MIN recently: Jordan Love 20.5 pts (W1) · Caleb Williams 8.7 pts (W2).

QBs vs BUF recently: C.J. Stroud 16.5 pts (W1) · Jared Goff 29.8 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Herbert carries the higher trade value — 1,167 against 1,043 (a 11% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Herbert gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +209 and Justin Herbert -1182 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.