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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Caleb Williams vs Drake MayeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Caleb Williams's 18.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake Maye has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (20.7 to 18.7), and Drake Maye's 35 touchdowns show scoring upside. Caleb Williams is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBChicago Bears#8

Caleb Williams

PPG

18.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,942

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew England Patriots#2PPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Caleb Williams

Drake Maye

Head to Head

18.7 PPG20.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Caleb Williams is producing at 85% of elite pace and Drake Maye at 94%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye: The Full Breakdown

Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 PPG across 17 games with the Chicago Bears, while Drake Maye posted 20.7 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Drake Maye the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Caleb Williams (3942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Caleb Williams sits Week 10 while Drake Maye is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Caleb Williams (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Caleb Williams by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye scored 35 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Drake Maye added 450 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Caleb Williams	Drake Maye
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	20.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	318	352
Passing Yards	3,942	4,394
Passing TDs	27	31
Pass Yds/Game	231.9	258.5
Rushing Yards	383	450
Rushing TDs	3	4
Total TDs	31	35
TDs/Game	1.8	2.1
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Drake Maye outscored Caleb Williams by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (20.7 to 18.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Caleb Williams or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Caleb Williams's 18.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Caleb Williams and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Caleb Williams and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Caleb Williams or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Caleb Williams by 2.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.