Baker MayfieldorSam Darnold?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Baker Mayfield
This one is close: Baker Mayfield projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Sam Darnold, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Baker Mayfield, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 28% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average. The Washington Commanders have allowed 28% more fantasy points to QBs than average.
| Stat | Baker MayfieldQB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET | Sam DarnoldQB, SEA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| PPR projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Standard projection | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Rank this week | QB28 | QB29 |
| Matchup | vs MIN | at WAS |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 11.9 | 0.5 |
| Last season per game | 16.0 | 13.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 10% |
| Trade value | — | — |