Baker Mayfield · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 9

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 Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield projects 2.6 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert in week 9, drawing CHI — the 8th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Baker Mayfield START @ CHI 16.2 8th · soft 6.8 131 healthy
Justin Herbert vs HOU 13.6 12th 10.3 197 healthy

QBs vs CHI recently: Michael Penix Jr. 23.1 pts (W6) · Drake Maye 28.4 pts (W7) · Sam Darnold 18.5 pts (W8).

QBs vs HOU recently: Cam Ward 6 pts (W5) · Trevor Lawrence 28.3 pts (W6) · J.J. McCarthy 10.2 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Herbert carries the higher trade value — 197 against 131 (a 34% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Herbert gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +0 and Justin Herbert -346 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.