Aaron Rodgers vs Drake Maye
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Drake Maye- Higher projection: 321 vs 177 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 36 vs 196
- More points per game: 21.2 vs 14.6
Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Drake Maye holds the edge in expert consensus (QB3 to QB28). Drake Maye typically comes off the board first, around pick 49 (round 5) to Aaron Rodgers's pick 229. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Drake Maye at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game) versus Aaron Rodgers at 177.
Last season Drake Maye carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 104 touches to Aaron Rodgers's 22), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Drake Maye is the younger option (age 24), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Drake Maye is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Rodgers | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 177 | 321 |
| Points / game | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #196 | #36 |
| ADP | 229 | 49 |
| Positional rank | QB18 | QB2 |
| Snap share | 95% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 19 |
| Age | 42 | 24 |
| Bye week | 9 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye in 2026?
Drake Maye is a clear call over Aaron Rodgers for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye?
Drake Maye carries the higher 2026 projection at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game), compared with 177 for Aaron Rodgers.
Where are Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye being drafted?
Drake Maye has an ADP around pick 49 (round 5), while Aaron Rodgers goes closer to pick 229 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye?
Expert consensus ranks Drake Maye (QB3) ahead of Aaron Rodgers (QB28) for 2026.
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