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Baker Mayfield or Sam DarnoldWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Baker Mayfield is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback who averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026. Sam Darnold is a Seattle Seahawks quarterback who averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. 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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  • DraftCall opening screen. Plain-English fantasy help, from your first draft to game day.
  • Compare screen. Pick any two players and DraftCall calls it in seconds, with PPR, half, standard, and TE premium scoring toggles.
  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • 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.
  • Quick Add screen with the microphone live. Say a player name and DraftCall fills the roster slot, with a level meter showing it listening.
  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Pass Yds
3,693
Pass TDs
26
Rush Yds
382
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10
QBSeattle Seahawks#24 QB
Sam Darnold
PPG
12.2
Games
5
Pass Yds
1,033
Pass TDs
7
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Sam Darnold: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBaker MayfieldSam Darnold
PPG (Half-PPR)16.012.2
Games Played175
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)27261
Passing Yards3,6931,033
Passing TDs267
Pass Yds/Game217.2206.6
Rushing Yards38235
Rushing TDs10
Total TDs277
TDs/Game1.61.4
Age3129
Experience7 yrs8 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold 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 2026 and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2.

Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026, and Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 across 5. 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 Sam Darnold average in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2026. Sam Darnold averaged 12.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Sam Darnold (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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