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Baker Mayfield or C.J. StroudWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Baker Mayfield is listed out (thumb) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Baker Mayfield is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback who averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans quarterback who averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • DraftCall opening screen. Plain-English fantasy help, from your first draft to game day.
  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19 QB
Baker Mayfield
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Pass Yds
3,693
Pass TDs
26
Rush Yds
382
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10
QBHouston Texans#23 QB
C.J. Stroud
PPG
14.9
Games
14
Pass Yds
3,041
Pass TDs
19
Rush Yds
209
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs C.J. Stroud: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBaker MayfieldC.J. Stroud
PPG (Half-PPR)16.014.9
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272209
Passing Yards3,6933,041
Passing TDs2619
Pass Yds/Game217.2217.2
Rushing Yards382209
Rushing TDs11
Total TDs2720
TDs/Game1.61.4
Age3125
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or C.J. Stroud in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. C.J. Stroud averaged 14.9 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and C.J. Stroud (HOU) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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