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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Baker Mayfield vs Brock Purdy

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy is the better play on a neutral week. 19.7 PPG with 2,314 yards gives a reliable baseline. Baker Mayfield at 16.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Purdy higher, but do not fade Baker Mayfield entirely.

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

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19

Baker Mayfield

PPG

16.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,693

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Baker Mayfield

Brock Purdy

Head to Head

16.0 PPG19.7 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Baker Mayfield: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #19 at the position). Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Baker Mayfield is producing at 73% of elite pace and Brock Purdy at 90%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Baker Mayfield vs Brock Purdy: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Baker Mayfield and Brock Purdy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback put up 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 19.7 in 9. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 points favors Brock Purdy, 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 Brock Purdy posted 2167 yards and 20 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 9, and Brock Purdy rests in Week 14. 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

Brock Purdy is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Baker Mayfield is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Baker Mayfield (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Brock Purdy outscored Baker Mayfield by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Baker Mayfield played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy'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.
•Brock Purdy is 5 years younger than Baker Mayfield (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMayfieldPurdy

PPG (Half-PPR)16.019.7

Games Played179

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272177

Passing Yards3,6932,167

Passing TDs2620

Pass Yds/Game217.2240.8

Rushing Yards382147

Rushing TDs13

Total TDs2723

TDs/Game1.62.6

Age3126

Experience7 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 14

Summary

19.7 PPG for Brock Purdy versus 16.0 for Baker Mayfield in 2025. The baseline favors Brock Purdy, 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 Brock Purdy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 PPG compared to Baker Mayfield's 16.0 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 Brock Purdy average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Brock Purdy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 9, and Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Baker Mayfield or Brock Purdy a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy outscored Baker Mayfield by 3.7 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.