Baker Mayfield vs Jacoby Brissett
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Baker Mayfield- Higher projection: 275 vs 160 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 118 vs 186
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Baker Mayfield holds the edge in expert consensus (QB19 to QB27). Baker Mayfield typically comes off the board first, around pick 145 (round 13) to Jacoby Brissett's pick 243. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Baker Mayfield at 275 PPR points (16.2 per game) versus Jacoby Brissett at 160.
Last season Baker Mayfield carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 55 touches to Jacoby Brissett's 38), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Baker Mayfield is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mayfield | Brissett |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 275 | 160 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 16.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #118 | #186 |
| ADP | 145 | 243 |
| Positional rank | QB12 | QB16 |
| Snap share | 97% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 5 |
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett in 2026?
Baker Mayfield is a clear call over Jacoby Brissett for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?
Baker Mayfield carries the higher 2026 projection at 275 PPR points (16.2 per game), compared with 160 for Jacoby Brissett.
Where are Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett being drafted?
Baker Mayfield has an ADP around pick 145 (round 13), while Jacoby Brissett goes closer to pick 243 (round 21).
Who is ranked higher, Baker Mayfield or Jacoby Brissett?
Expert consensus ranks Baker Mayfield (QB19) ahead of Jacoby Brissett (QB27) for 2026.
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