QB · TB · #6
Baker Mayfield
- Height
- HT 6'1"
- Weight
- WT 215 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 14, 1995 (age 31.4)
- College
- Oklahoma; Texas Tech
Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.
Traded from CLE to CAR (Jul 6, 2022).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
7,334
Range 6,658–7,998
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven QB in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
321.9 pts
18.9 PPG · 16.5 games
4378.5 pass yds · 30.4 pass TD · 381.9 rush yds
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.98
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Quick answer
WatchMayfield threw for 216 yards in 2026, finishing QB26. QB12 slipped to QB26 last year; that's the warning. Played a short 2026 (1 games) — health is the nearer question than talent. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Baker Mayfield.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
11.6
PPG
11.6
Positional finish
QB26
Key stats
- Pass yds: 216 (QB14)
- Pass TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB26 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 216 | — | 30 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | QB12 | 271.9 | 16.0 | 3693 | 26 | 382 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | QB4 | 365.8 | 21.5 | 4500 | 41 | 378 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | QB10 | 274.1 | 16.1 | 4044 | 28 | 163 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | QB29 | 121.4 | 10.1 | 2163 | 10 | 89 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | QB26 | 180.9 | 12.9 | 3010 | 17 | 134 | 1 | — | 11 | — |
| 2020 | QB17 | 248.1 | 15.5 | 3563 | 26 | 165 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | QB19 | 229.2 | 14.3 | 3827 | 22 | 141 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | QB16 | 240.1 | 17.2 | 3725 | 27 | 131 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 11.6 | CIN | 48 plays · 58% pass | 216 | 30 / 1 TD | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 21.4 · scored 11.6 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +9.8.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- CIN-4% · 216 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 97.1% mean
Pass-play participation
97.3%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressure rate
- 14.8%
- On-target throw %
- 73.7%
- Avg time in pocket
- 2.3s
Durability
- 202317 G
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 16.5 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
R1 (1 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Time to throw
- 2.85s
- Aggressiveness
- 17.5%
- CPOE
- -1.6pp
- Air yds to sticks
- -0.7yd
25th of 42
5th of 42
26th of 42
16th of 42
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Baker Mayfield's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Mayfield scores 7,334 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Baker Mayfield's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 18.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Baker Mayfield in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.