Who should I start in Week 5, Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett?

Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9). Projections: 19.2 vs 18.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett?

Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Drake Maye for Jacoby Brissett?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #79 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so Drake Maye 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.

Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett?

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: Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season: Drake Maye — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Drake Maye

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

	Drake Maye	Jacoby Brissett
Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Jacoby Brissett ahead	QB10#3–#14edge	QB24#18–#27
Week 5	QB7#5–#9	QB6#3–#9edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	19.2edge	18.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #79 overalledge	6 #144 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-43 ranks · -1079 val	+48 ranks · +148 val
Rostered	93%	40%
Bye	11	14
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 5, Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett?: Jacoby Brissett. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Jacoby Brissett at QB6 (range #3–#9). Projections: 19.2 vs 18.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett?: Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14) vs Jacoby Brissett QB24 (range #18–#27). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Drake Maye for Jacoby Brissett?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #79 overall and Jacoby Brissett #144, so Drake Maye 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.