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Should I start Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Baker Mayfield

+14.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Baker Mayfield over Lamar Jackson for Week 7 Standard: 14.8 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Lamar Jackson: OUT; 18.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Baker Mayfield
Why this pick?

Baker Mayfield

Fortified14.8
ESPN15.1
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Baker Mayfield faces CAR in Week 7.

Lamar Jackson

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Lamar Jackson faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 18.9 fantasy points. OUT

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:01 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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