Baker Mayfield · Matthew Stafford · 2026 week 9

Baker Mayfield or Matthew Stafford?

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

Start Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Baker Mayfield in week 9, drawing WAS — the 4th-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 @ CHI 16.2 8th · soft 6.8 131 healthy
Matthew Stafford START @ WAS 18.6 4th · soft 14.9 659 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 WAS recently: Jameis Winston 25.7 pts (W5) · Brock Purdy 17.4 pts (W6) · Tanner McKee 8 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Matthew Stafford carries the higher trade value — 659 against 131 (a 80% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Matthew Stafford gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +0 and Matthew Stafford -380 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.