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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Baker Mayfield or Justin HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Baker Mayfield is listed out (thumb) as of October 12, 2026. 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. Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game across 16 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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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19 QB

Baker Mayfield

PPG

16.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,693

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10 QB

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Baker Mayfield	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	17.9
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	286
Passing Yards	3,693	3,727
Passing TDs	26	26
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	232.9
Rushing Yards	382	498
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	27	28
TDs/Game	1.6	1.8
Age	31	28
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and Justin Herbert 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 Justin Herbert averaged 17.9.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Justin Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 across 16. 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 Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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