Brock Purdy vs Patrick Mahomes
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
Clear edge · 68% confident
Patrick Mahomes- More points per game: 21.2 vs 20.8
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB11 vs QB24
Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Brock Purdy holds the edge in expert consensus (QB11 to QB14). Patrick Mahomes typically comes off the board first, around pick 110 (round 10) to Brock Purdy's pick 122. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Brock Purdy at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game) versus Patrick Mahomes at 287.
Last season Patrick Mahomes carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 65 touches to Brock Purdy's 33), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Brock Purdy is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Patrick Mahomes is the solid pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Purdy | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 303 | 287 |
| Points / game | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Games played | 9 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #94 | #101 |
| ADP | 122 | 110 |
| Positional rank | QB24 | QB11 |
| Snap share | 98% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 14 |
| Age | 26 | 30 |
| Bye week | 8 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brock Purdy or Patrick Mahomes.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brock Purdy or Patrick Mahomes in 2026?
Patrick Mahomes is a solid pick over Brock Purdy for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Brock Purdy carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Brock Purdy or Patrick Mahomes?
Brock Purdy carries the higher 2026 projection at 303 PPR points (17.8 per game), compared with 287 for Patrick Mahomes.
Where are Brock Purdy and Patrick Mahomes being drafted?
Patrick Mahomes has an ADP around pick 110 (round 10), while Brock Purdy goes closer to pick 122 (round 11).
Who is ranked higher, Brock Purdy or Patrick Mahomes?
Expert consensus ranks Brock Purdy (QB11) ahead of Patrick Mahomes (QB14) for 2026.
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