Drake Maye 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Drake Maye- Higher projection: 321 vs 287 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 36 vs 101
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 19 red-zone touches
Drake Maye and Patrick Mahomes are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Drake Maye holds the edge in expert consensus (QB3 to QB14). Drake Maye typically comes off the board first, around pick 49 (round 5) to Patrick Mahomes's pick 110. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Drake Maye at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game) versus Patrick Mahomes at 287.
Last season Drake Maye carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 104 touches to Patrick Mahomes's 65), 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 | Maye | Mahomes |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 321 | 287 |
| Points / game | 21.2 | 21.2 |
| Games played | 17 | 14 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #36 | #101 |
| ADP | 49 | 110 |
| Positional rank | QB2 | QB11 |
| Snap share | 97% | 97% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 14 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes in 2026?
Drake Maye is a clear call over Patrick Mahomes for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes?
Drake Maye carries the higher 2026 projection at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game), compared with 287 for Patrick Mahomes.
Where are Drake Maye and Patrick Mahomes being drafted?
Drake Maye has an ADP around pick 49 (round 5), while Patrick Mahomes goes closer to pick 110 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes?
Expert consensus ranks Drake Maye (QB3) ahead of Patrick Mahomes (QB14) for 2026.
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