Jordan Love vs Baker Mayfield vs Jared Goff Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Week 16 Fantasy football projections for QBs

Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff enter Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season with a lot on the line. All three quarterbacks are fighting to secure playoff berths and even division titles in the next three weeks, which is why their teams are counting on them to keep getting wins.

The three pose intriguing options for fantasy managers trying to win it all as several fantasy leagues have started their knockout rounds. They are expected to have solid outings this week, but only one can be the starter.

Is Jordan Love a good pick in Week 16?

Jordan Love led the Green Bay Packers to their 10th win with a convincing 30-13 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. The young quarterback completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 229 yards and two touchdowns.

The Packers face an inconsistent New Orleans Saints team that didn't have the best presentation against Jayden Daniels on Sunday. Love could feast against this team, but it will depend on which version he faces.

Is Baker Mayfield a good pick in Week 16?

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will clash against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night as they keep trying to secure the NFC South title for the fourth consecutive season. But the Atlanta Falcons are following them closely.

The Cowboys aren't the same team they were last year, which could benefit Mayfield as he's feasted whenever he's gone against inconsistent squads. After a three-touchdown performance against the Raiders in Week 15, Mayfield could be lined up for another big game.

Is Jared Goff a good pick in Week 16?

Jared Goff is playing at a high level this season, taking the Detroit Lions to a 12-2 record. Even though they lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15, the NFC North team remains a strong squad, and its quarterback keeps posting MVP-worthy numbers.

After his five-touchdown performance against the Bills, he'll try to keep up the pace against the Bears. Otherwise, the Vikings and Packers could take advantage of another Lions' mishap.

Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield or Jared Goff: Who should I start?

These three quarterbacks are projected to have solid games this week, but according to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit optimizer, Baker Mayfield will have the best game.

Pick Mayfield over Love and Goff

Projected fantasy stats

He's projected to rack up 18.7 points over 16.8 from Goff and 16.3 from Love. Baker also surpasses them in projected passing yards (257.6 to 248.9 and 228.0, respectively) and rushing yards (13.6 against 3.4 and 8.4, respectively). The Bucs will go against a weak defense this week, and Mayfield should benefit from that.