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Baker Mayfield or Cooper RushWho 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. Cooper Rush is a Dallas Cowboys quarterback who averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game across 10 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
QBDallas Cowboys
Cooper Rush
PPG
11.1
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,985
Pass TDs
12
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Cooper Rush: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBaker MayfieldCooper Rush
PPG (Half-PPR)16.011.1
Games Played1710
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272111
Passing Yards3,6931,985
Passing TDs2612
Pass Yds/Game217.2198.5
Rushing Yards38228
Rushing TDs10
Total TDs2712
TDs/Game1.61.2
Age31-
Experience7 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Cooper Rush in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and Cooper Rush 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 Cooper Rush averaged 11.1.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Cooper Rush in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 across 10. 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 Cooper Rush average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Cooper Rush's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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