Who Should I Start? Jared Goff or Baker Mayfield

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Week 9 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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28.0 6.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jared Goff News

Jared Goff Could Be Set Up for Bounce-Back Game in Week 9

Saturday, November 7, 5:05 AM

Across seven games so far in 2026, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has completed 67.7% of his pass attempts for 1,964 yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception. Goff is coming off his worst game of the season in Week 8 against the very tough Minnesota Vikings defense. However, the 32-year-old has a much easier matchup on paper in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Through eight weeks, Miami's defense ranks last in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (8.3) and 29th in passing touchdowns allowed (16). The Lions have shifted to a more run-heavy approach in recent games, as Goff has averaged 29 pass attempts per game since Week 5 after averaging over 40 attempts per game through Week 4. Still, Goff should have a chance to move the ball against the Dolphins and profiles as a must-start fantasy quarterback.

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Week 9 Projections

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TD
20.6 21.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Baker Mayfield News

Baker Mayfield is Shaky Streaming Option for Week 9

Friday, November 6, 11:48 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off one of the oddest stat lines you'll ever see from a starting quarterback. Last week, Mayfield was 0-for-3 on passing attempts with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The rainy conditions and Mayfield's thumb injury likely played a factor in the Bucs' offensive scheme last week. The week before that, Mayfield only threw for 64 yards in the win over the Carolina Panthers. It's unclear if the Bucs are purposely not passing because of Mayfield's thumb issue or they just haven't needed to because the running game has been so good. We'll see if Mayfield can rebound this weekend against the Chicago Bears. A defense that ranks 14th in the league in passing yards allowed. Mayfield currently sits as Rotoballer's QB23 and is looking like a shaky streaming option in most fantasy formats. He hasn't given fantasy managers any reason to trust him right now.

Jared Goff vs. Baker Mayfield

Still trying to decide between Goff and Mayfield? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jared Goff is projected to score 28.0 points this week while Baker Mayfield is projected to score 20.6 points.