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Should I start Baker Mayfield or Joe Burrow this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Joe Burrow

+3.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Joe Burrow over Baker Mayfield for Week 7 Half-PPR: 19.7 projected points versus 16.1.

  • Baker Mayfield: 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
  • Joe Burrow: 24.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Joe Burrow
Why this pick?

Joe Burrow

Fortified19.7
ESPN19.3
Sleeper19.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Joe Burrow faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.2 fantasy points.

Baker Mayfield

Fortified16.1
ESPN15.1
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Baker Mayfield faces CAR in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Joe Burrow projects for 19.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 3.6 more than Baker Mayfield. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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