Who Should I Start? Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Baker Mayfield News
Wednesday, May 6, 7:29 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield still finished as the QB12 in fantasy football last season, but it was a down year by his standards. He had been the QB10 and QB4 in the previous two seasons, and he finished 2025 with a relatively underwhelming stat line of 3,693 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. While some of the blame can be attributed to a wide receiver room that struggled to stay healthy, we would have liked to see him prevail and continue to produce, especially since it's such a talented wide receiver depth chart. Mike Evans departed in free agency, but with Chris Godwin Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan at his disposal, Mayfield still has plenty of targets who can help him get back to the top-eight range in fantasy football. He could also benefit from a coaching staff change, as the Bucs brought in Zac Robinson to replace offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Furthermore, there could be some added motivation from the fact that Mayfield is heading into a contract year. If he doesn't sign an extension before the season, there's a chance he could be showcasing himself for all 32 teams. With that being said, there's also slightly less certainty about his future beyond 2026, which is why we've seen him drop to QB19 in RotoBaller's dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jalen Hurts News
Saturday, April 25, 6:02 AM
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has finished as the fantasy QB9 or better in each of the past five seasons, but even with a Super Bowl victory in 2024, there is mounting pressure on the seventh-year veteran to show more as a professional passer. While Hurts still has three years left on the extension he signed back in 2023, the deal includes no guaranteed money after the upcoming 2026 season, and the team is rumored to be looking for improvement both on the field and as a leader before further investing in him. While it seems nearly inevitable that the Eagles will move on from A.J. Brown after June 1st, they have made significant steps to fill the void his absence will leave. After acquiring Marquise Brown and Dontayvion Wicks via free agency and trade, the team spent its first two picks on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon and pass-catching Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers. Both players led their teams in targets in 2025 and, along with DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley, will provide Hurts with playmakers at all levels of the field. Hurts' 421 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, and 39 first downs on the ground in 2025 were the lowest since his rookie season, but the spacing created by Philadelphia's revamped crop of pass-catchers could open lanes to reinvigorate that element of his game. Having already shown the ability to be a league-winner, his new surrounding cast and an expected sense of urgency could help to make the 27-year-old Hurts a smart buy at his current price of RotoBaller's dynasty QB6.
Baker Mayfield vs. Jalen Hurts
Still trying to decide between Mayfield and Hurts? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Baker Mayfield is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Jalen Hurts is projected to score 0.0 points.
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