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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Baker Mayfield or Patrick MahomesWho 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. Patrick Mahomes is a Kansas City Chiefs quarterback who averaged 20.4 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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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

QBKansas City Chiefs#4 QB

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

20.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,587

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

422

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Patrick Mahomes: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Baker Mayfield	Patrick Mahomes
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	20.4
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	286
Passing Yards	3,693	3,587
Passing TDs	26	22
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	256.2
Rushing Yards	382	422
Rushing TDs	1	5
Total TDs	27	27
TDs/Game	1.6	1.9
Age	31	31
Experience	7 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes 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 Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Patrick Mahomes in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 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 Patrick Mahomes average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Patrick Mahomes's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.