Carson Wentz vs Drake Maye: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake Maye put up 21.1 fantasy points per game for the New England Patriots in 2025, while Carson Wentz managed 15.1 across 5 games with the Minnesota Vikings. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.
That 6.0-point weekly advantage for Drake Maye is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Carson Wentz (1216 passing yards, 6 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: Carson Wentz sits Week 6 while Drake Maye is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
