Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Drake Maye
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 6 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Brock PurdyDrake Maye
Rest of season
6 of 8 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 2 rank Drake Maye ahead
QB3#2–#4edgeQB10#3–#14
Week 5QB9#6–#12QB7#5–#9edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)17.619.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)26 #29 overalledge11 #79 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+65 ranks · +1651 val-43 ranks · -1079 val
Rostered93%93%
Bye811
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 5, Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?
Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB9 (range #6–#12) and Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 17.6 vs 19.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?
Brock Purdy. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Purdy QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Purdy ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Brock Purdy for Drake Maye?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Purdy is ranked #29 overall and Drake Maye #79, so Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.