Cam Ward 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 228 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 36 vs 152
- More points per game: 21.2 vs 11.4
Cam Ward and Drake Maye are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Drake Maye holds the edge in expert consensus (QB3 to QB25). Drake Maye typically comes off the board first, around pick 49 (round 5) to Cam Ward's pick 230. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Drake Maye at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game) versus Cam Ward at 228.
Last season Drake Maye carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 104 touches to Cam Ward's 39), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. 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 | Ward | Maye |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 228 | 321 |
| Points / game | 11.4 | 21.2 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #152 | #36 |
| ADP | 230 | 49 |
| Positional rank | QB22 | QB2 |
| Snap share | 100% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 19 |
| Age | 24 | 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: Cam Ward or Drake Maye.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cam Ward or Drake Maye in 2026?
Drake Maye is a clear call over Cam Ward for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Cam Ward or Drake Maye?
Drake Maye carries the higher 2026 projection at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game), compared with 228 for Cam Ward.
Where are Cam Ward and Drake Maye being drafted?
Drake Maye has an ADP around pick 49 (round 5), while Cam Ward goes closer to pick 230 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Cam Ward or Drake Maye?
Expert consensus ranks Drake Maye (QB3) ahead of Cam Ward (QB25) for 2026.
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