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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Justin Fields's 15.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake Maye is the better play on a neutral week. 20.7 PPG with 4,846 yards gives a reliable baseline. Justin Fields at 15.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake Maye higher, but do not fade Justin Fields entirely.

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

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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

QBNew York Jets#20

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Justin Fields

Head to Head

20.7 PPG15.9 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Drake Maye and Justin Fields for your lineup, you are not alone. Drake Maye finished the 2025 season at 20.7 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Justin Fields averaged 15.9 for the New York Jets (9 games).

That 4.8-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 Justin Fields (1259 passing yards, 7 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Drake Maye is off Week 11 and Justin Fields Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justin Fields is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Justin Fields by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. That durability gap means Drake Maye contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Drake Maye is 4 years younger than Justin Fields (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake Maye	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	20.7	15.9
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	352	143
Passing Yards	4,394	1,259
Passing TDs	31	7
Pass Yds/Game	258.5	139.9
Rushing Yards	450	383
Rushing TDs	4	4
Total TDs	35	11
TDs/Game	2.1	1.2
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG, 4.8 points per game above Justin Fields's 15.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Justin Fields's 15.9 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 Drake Maye and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Justin Fields by 4.8 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.