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Drake Maye vs Kyler Murray

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBNew England PatriotsPPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

21.1

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBMinnesota Vikings

Kyler Murray

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

962

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

173

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

Head to Head

21.1 PPG16.2 PPG

17 GP5 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Drake Maye vs Kyler Murray: Who Should You Start?

Drake Maye and Kyler Murray are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Drake Maye averaged 21.1 PPG across 17 games with the New England Patriots, while Kyler Murray posted 16.2 PPG in 5 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 4.9-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 Kyler Murray (962 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: Drake Maye sits Week 14 while Kyler Murray is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye outscored Kyler Murray by 4.9 PPG in 2025 (21.1 to 16.2). 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 Drake Maye or Kyler Murray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 21.1 PPG compared to Kyler Murray's 16.2 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 Kyler Murray average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 21.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyler Murray averaged 16.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Kyler Murray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Kyler Murray (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Kyler Murray a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Kyler Murray by 4.9 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.