Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
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 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 | QB5#3–#8edge | QB21#15–#32 |
| Week 3 | QB7#5–#9edge | QB15#12–#19 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 18.4edge | 8.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #36 overalledge | 14 #58 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +95 val | -7 ranks · -173 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 98% |
| 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 3, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
- Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Jayden Daniels at QB15 (range #12–#19). Projections: 18.4 vs 8.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#8) vs Jayden Daniels QB21 (range #15–#32). 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 #36 overall and Jayden Daniels #58, 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.