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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake Maye outscored Mac Jones by 8.9 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Mac Jones profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Mac Jones

Head to Head

20.7 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake Maye put up 20.7 fantasy points per game for the New England Patriots in 2025, while Mac Jones managed 11.8 across 11 games with the San Francisco 49ers. A 8.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

The per-game difference of 8.9 points favors Drake Maye, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Mac Jones (2151 passing yards, 13 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 11 while Mac Jones is off Week 8. 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

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mac Jones 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. Mac Jones (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 Mac Jones by a projected 151 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. 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 Mac Jones (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake Maye	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	20.7	11.8
Games Played	17	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	352	130
Passing Yards	4,394	2,151
Passing TDs	31	13
Pass Yds/Game	258.5	195.5
Rushing Yards	450	60
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	35	13
TDs/Game	2.1	1.2
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

20.7 PPG for Drake Maye versus 11.8 for Mac Jones in 2025. The baseline favors Drake Maye, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 8.9 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Mac Jones by 8.9 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.