Drake Maye vs Tyler Shough: 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 Tyler Shough managed 14.9 across 11 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 6.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.
That 6.2-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 Tyler Shough (2384 passing yards, 10 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 Tyler Shough is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
