Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Drake Maye
  • Rest of season: Drake Maye4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Drake Maye

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Drake MayeJaxson Dart
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Jaxson Dart ahead
QB5#3–#8edgeQB11#7–#18
Week 3QB7#5–#9edgeQB13#10–#15
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.419.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)21 #36 overalledge9 #99 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+2 ranks · +95 val-6 ranks · -53 val
Rostered98%93%
Bye118
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 3, Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?
Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Jaxson Dart at QB13 (range #10–#15). Projections: 18.4 vs 19.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?
Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#8) vs Jaxson Dart QB11 (range #7–#18). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Drake Maye for Jaxson Dart?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #36 overall and Jaxson Dart #99, 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.