Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?

Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Brock Purdy
  • Rest of season: Brock Purdy — 3 of 5 experts
  • Trade value: Brock Purdy

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Brock PurdyDrake Maye
Rest of season
3 of 5 experts rank Brock Purdy ahead · 2 rank Drake Maye ahead
QB3#2–#6edgeQB5#3–#9
Week 6QB3#2–#4edgeQB5#3–#6
Week 6 projection (PPR)21.8edge20.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)24 #31 overalledge16 #49 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+63 ranks · +1518 val-13 ranks · -498 val
Rostered93%97%
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 6, Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?
Brock Purdy. This week's consensus has Brock Purdy at QB3 (range #2–#4) and Drake Maye at QB5 (range #3–#6). Projections: 21.8 vs 20.6 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–#6) vs Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#9). 3 of 5 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 #31 overall and Drake Maye #49, 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.