Baker Mayfield vs Patrick Mahomes — Projections

Baker Mayfield (QB, TB) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 16.7 points

Most weeks he lands between 8.3 and 29.3 points. This week he plays CIN. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Patrick Mahomes (QB, KC) — Week 1 fantasy projection: 15.3 points

Most weeks he lands between 7.3 and 27.4 points. This week he plays DEN. He is listed as questionable — check his status before kickoff. The number is built from live market data across every book that prices him, in half-PPR scoring.

Who should you start? Baker Mayfield projects higher this week at 16.7 points, 1.4 more than Patrick Mahomes. The full comparison below shows the chance each one outscores the other, in your league's scoring.