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Should I start Baker Mayfield or Sam Darnold this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Baker Mayfield

+1.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Baker Mayfield over Sam Darnold for Week 8 Standard: 15.8 projected points versus 14.6.

  • Sam Darnold: 10.9 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Baker Mayfield
Why this pick?

Baker Mayfield

Fortified15.8
ESPN16.7
Sleeper14.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Baker Mayfield faces ATL in Week 8.

Sam Darnold

Fortified14.6
ESPN15.1
Sleeper14.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Sam Darnold faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.9 fantasy points.

Baker Mayfield projects for 15.8 points in standard scoring, 1.2 more than Sam Darnold. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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