Should I start Baker Mayfield or Tyler Shough this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Baker Mayfield

+1.5 projected edge · PPR

Start Baker Mayfield over Tyler Shough for Week 7 PPR: 16.1 projected points versus 14.6.

Baker Mayfield: 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.
Tyler Shough: 14.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against PIT.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 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

Tyler Shough

QB · NOStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM 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%.

Tyler Shough

Fortified14.6

ESPN15.3

Sleeper14.8

FantasyPros—

Tyler Shough faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Baker Mayfield projects for 16.1 points in PPR scoring, 1.5 more than Tyler Shough. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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