Drake Maye vs Lamar Jackson
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 · 74% confident
Drake Maye- More points per game: 20.9 vs 20.0
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: QB2 vs QB22
Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Lamar Jackson holds the edge in expert consensus (QB2 to QB3). Lamar Jackson typically comes off the board first, around pick 32 (round 3) to Drake Maye's pick 48. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Lamar Jackson at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game) versus Drake Maye at 321.
Last season Drake Maye carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 38 touches to Lamar Jackson's 19), 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 solid pick on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Maye | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 321 | 326 |
| Points / game | 20.9 | 20.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #36 | #30 |
| ADP | 48 | 32 |
| Scoring rank (season) | QB2 | QB22 |
| Snap share | 97% | 88% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
| Age | 24 | 29 |
| Bye week | 11 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson in 2026?
Drake Maye is a solid pick over Lamar Jackson for 2026, on the bigger workload and more room to grow. Lamar Jackson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson?
Lamar Jackson carries the higher 2026 projection at 326 PPR points (19.2 per game), compared with 321 for Drake Maye.
Where are Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson being drafted?
Lamar Jackson has an ADP around pick 32 (round 3), while Drake Maye goes closer to pick 48 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson?
Expert consensus ranks Lamar Jackson (QB2) ahead of Drake Maye (QB3) for 2026.
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