Should I start Aaron Rodgers or Baker Mayfield this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Aaron Rodgers

+2.2 projected edge · Standard

Start Aaron Rodgers over Baker Mayfield for Week 7 Standard: 18.2 projected points versus 16.1.

Aaron Rodgers: 20.0 FP recent scoring average.
Baker Mayfield: 8.75% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Aaron Rodgers

QB · PITStats & schedule

18.2FF projected

↓ -1.2 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Baker Mayfield

QB · TBStats & schedule

16.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Aaron Rodgers

Fortified18.2

ESPN19.5

Sleeper16.8

FantasyPros—

Aaron Rodgers faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.0 fantasy points.

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%.

Aaron Rodgers projects for 18.2 points in standard scoring, 2.2 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, 3:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.