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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Baker Mayfield vs Spencer RattlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Baker Mayfield is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Baker Mayfield is the better fantasy play this season.

Baker Mayfield is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.0 PPG and 4,075 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Spencer Rattler (11.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Baker Mayfield as the starter and Spencer Rattler as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Baker Mayfield

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

16.0 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Baker Mayfield: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #19 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Baker Mayfield is producing at 73% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Baker Mayfield carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Baker Mayfield vs Spencer Rattler: The Full Breakdown

Baker Mayfield and Spencer Rattler are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 PPG across 17 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Spencer Rattler posted 11.0 PPG in 9 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 5.0-PPG gap gives Baker Mayfield the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Baker Mayfield threw for 3693 yards and 26 touchdowns, while Spencer Rattler posted 1586 yards and 8 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 Spencer Rattler rests in Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Baker Mayfield at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Spencer Rattler is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Baker Mayfield (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Spencer Rattler (age 25) 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 Spencer Rattler by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Baker Mayfield played 17 games in 2025 compared to Spencer Rattler's 9. 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.
•Spencer Rattler is 6 years younger than Baker Mayfield (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Baker Mayfield vs Spencer Rattler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Baker Mayfield	Spencer Rattler
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.0
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	99
Passing Yards	3,693	1,586
Passing TDs	26	8
Pass Yds/Game	217.2	176.2
Rushing Yards	382	167
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	27	8
TDs/Game	1.6	0.9
Age	31	25
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Baker Mayfield outscored Spencer Rattler by 5.0 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 11.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Baker Mayfield has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Baker Mayfield or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield outscored Spencer Rattler by 5.0 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.