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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Baker Mayfield vs Bryce YoungWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Baker Mayfield is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Bryce Young's 13.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Baker Mayfield is the better fantasy play this season.

Baker Mayfield is the better play on a neutral week. 16.0 PPG with 4,075 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bryce Young at 13.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Baker Mayfield higher, but do not fade Bryce Young entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Baker Mayfield

PPG

16.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,693

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Baker Mayfield

Bryce Young

Head to Head

16.0 PPG13.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Baker Mayfield: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #19 at the position). Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Baker Mayfield is producing at 73% of elite pace and Bryce Young at 62%. That ranking gap means Baker Mayfield carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Baker Mayfield vs Bryce Young: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Baker Mayfield and Bryce Young is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback put up 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers averaged 13.6 in 16. A 2.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.4 points favors Baker Mayfield, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Baker Mayfield threw for 3693 yards and 26 touchdowns, while Bryce Young posted 3011 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Baker Mayfield has his bye in Week 10, and Bryce Young rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Baker Mayfield (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Baker Mayfield outscored Bryce Young by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Baker Mayfield played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bryce Young's 16. That durability gap means Baker Mayfield contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Baker Mayfield scored 27 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Baker Mayfield added 382 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Bryce Young is 7 years younger than Baker Mayfield (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Bryce Young: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Baker Mayfield	Bryce Young
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	13.6
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	218
Passing Yards	3,693	3,011
Passing TDs	26	23
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	188.2
Rushing Yards	382	216
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	27	25
TDs/Game	1.6	1.6
Age	31	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

16.0 PPG for Baker Mayfield versus 13.6 for Bryce Young in 2025. The baseline favors Baker Mayfield, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Baker Mayfield has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Baker Mayfield and Bryce Young average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Bryce Young's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Baker Mayfield or Bryce Young a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield outscored Bryce Young by 2.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.