Baker Mayfield vs Lamar Jackson
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
Lamar Jackson- Higher projection: 326 vs 275 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 30 vs 118
- More points per game: 17.1 vs 16.6
Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB19). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Baker Mayfield's pick 145. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Baker Mayfield at 275.
Last season Lamar Jackson carried the heavier workload (92% snap share, 67 touches to Baker Mayfield's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Lamar Jackson is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mayfield | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 275 | 326 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #118 | #30 |
| ADP | 145 | 32 |
| Positional rank | QB12 | QB20 |
| Snap share | 97% | 92% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
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 Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Lamar Jackson is a clear call over Baker Mayfield for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 275 for Baker Mayfield.
Where are Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Baker Mayfield goes closer to pick 145 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Baker Mayfield (QB19) for 2026.
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