Should I start Baker Mayfield or J.J. McCarthy this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Baker Mayfield

+1.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Baker Mayfield over J.J. McCarthy for Week 7 Standard: 14.8 projected points versus 13.5.

J.J. McCarthy: 8.3 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Baker Mayfield

QB · TBStats & schedule

14.8FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

J.J. McCarthy

QB · NYGStats & schedule

13.5FF projected

↓ -2.9 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Baker Mayfield

Fortified14.8

ESPN15.1

Sleeper14.3

FantasyPros—

Baker Mayfield faces CAR in Week 7.

J.J. McCarthy

Fortified13.5

ESPN16.4

Sleeper11.9

FantasyPros—

J.J. McCarthy faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points.

Baker Mayfield projects for 14.8 points in standard scoring, 1.3 more than J.J. McCarthy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.