Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
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 14 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Drake Maye
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Drake Maye
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Drake Maye | Jayden Daniels | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Jayden Daniels ahead | QB6#3–#9edge | QB13#10–#16 |
| Week 6 | QB5#3–#6edge | QB8#7–#10 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 20.7edge | 18.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #49 overalledge | 9 #91 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -13 ranks · -498 val | -33 ranks · -484 val |
| Rostered | 95% | 87% |
| Bye | 11 | 7 |
| 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 6, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
- Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB5 (range #3–#6) and Jayden Daniels at QB8 (range #7–#10). Projections: 20.7 vs 18.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB6 (range #3–#9) vs Jayden Daniels QB13 (range #10–#16). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Jayden Daniels?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #49 overall and Jayden Daniels #91, 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.