Drake Maye vs Tyler Shough
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 271 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 36 vs 124
- More points per game: 21.2 vs 14.9
Drake Maye and Tyler Shough are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Drake Maye holds the edge in expert consensus (QB3 to QB20). Drake Maye typically comes off the board first, around pick 49 (round 5) to Tyler Shough's pick 182. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Drake Maye at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game) versus Tyler Shough at 271.
Last season Drake Maye carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 104 touches to Tyler Shough's 45), 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 | Maye | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 321 | 271 |
| Points / game | 21.2 | 14.9 |
| Games played | 17 | 11 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #36 | #124 |
| ADP | 49 | 182 |
| Positional rank | QB2 | QB26 |
| Snap share | 97% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 13 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
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 Tyler Shough.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Drake Maye or Tyler Shough in 2026?
Drake Maye is a clear call over Tyler Shough for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
Drake Maye carries the higher 2026 projection at 321 PPR points (18.9 per game), compared with 271 for Tyler Shough.
Where are Drake Maye and Tyler Shough being drafted?
Drake Maye has an ADP around pick 49 (round 5), while Tyler Shough goes closer to pick 182 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
Expert consensus ranks Drake Maye (QB3) ahead of Tyler Shough (QB20) for 2026.
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