Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jalen Hurts
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 98 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Drake Maye
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Drake Maye | Jalen Hurts | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 98 of 113 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 15 rank Jalen Hurts ahead | QB3#2–#7edge | QB6#3–#10 |
| Week 1 | QB8#4–#18 | QB4#2–#7edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.3 | 20.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #37 overalledge | 14 #57 overall |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 1, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
- Jalen Hurts. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB8 (range #4–#18) and Jalen Hurts at QB4 (range #2–#7). Projections: 17.3 vs 20.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jalen Hurts?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB3 (range #2–#7) vs Jalen Hurts QB6 (range #3–#10). 98 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Jalen Hurts?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #37 overall and Jalen Hurts #57, 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.