Baker Mayfield · Tyler Shough · 2026 week 2

Baker Mayfield or Tyler Shough?

Wondering who you should start this week — Baker Mayfield or Tyler Shough? 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 1.8 PPR points clear of Tyler Shough in week 2, drawing CLE — the 5th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Baker Mayfield START	vs CLE	17.3	5th · soft	11.6	891	healthy
Tyler Shough	@ BAL	15.5	28th · tough	25.2	1,103	healthy

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

QBs vs BAL recently: Daniel Jones 10 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Shough carries the higher trade value — 1,103 against 891 (a 19% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Shough gets the most. Momentum: Baker Mayfield +133 and Tyler Shough +480 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.