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Baker Mayfield or Gardner MinshewWho 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. Gardner Minshew is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 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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  • 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.
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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
QBLas Vegas Raiders
Gardner Minshew
PPG
12.4
Games
12
Pass Yds
2,420
Pass TDs
14
Rush Yds
125
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Gardner Minshew: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBaker MayfieldGardner Minshew
PPG (Half-PPR)16.012.4
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272149
Passing Yards3,6932,420
Passing TDs2614
Pass Yds/Game217.2201.7
Rushing Yards382125
Rushing TDs11
Total TDs2715
TDs/Game1.61.3
Age31-
Experience7 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Gardner Minshew in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and Gardner Minshew 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 Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Gardner Minshew in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 across 12. 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 Gardner Minshew average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

Do Baker Mayfield and Gardner Minshew share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Baker Mayfield and Gardner Minshew share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

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