Should I start Baker Mayfield or Jalon Daniels this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Baker Mayfield

+13.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Baker Mayfield over Jalon Daniels for Week 7 PPR: 16.1 projected points versus 2.6.

Baker Mayfield: 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
Jalon Daniels: 12.2 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Baker Mayfield

QB · TBStats & schedule

16.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jalon Daniels

QB · TBStats & schedule

2.6FF projected

↑ +2.6 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Baker Mayfield

Fortified16.1

ESPN15.1

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros—

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

Jalon Daniels

Fortified2.6

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Jalon Daniels faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Baker Mayfield projects for 16.1 points in PPR scoring, 13.4 more than Jalon Daniels. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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