Baker Mayfield vs Caleb Williams: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Baker Mayfield and Caleb Williams for your lineup, you are not alone. Baker Mayfield finished the 2025 season at 16.6 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games), and Caleb Williams averaged 19.1 for the Chicago Bears (17 games).
That 2.5-point weekly advantage for Caleb Williams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Baker Mayfield threw for 3693 yards and 26 touchdowns, while Caleb Williams posted 3942 yards and 27 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
One scheduling note: Baker Mayfield is off Week 11 and Caleb Williams Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
