Drake Maye or Joe Burrow?
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: Joe Burrow
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 88 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Drake Maye
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Drake Maye | Joe Burrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 88 of 113 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 25 rank Joe Burrow ahead | QB3#2–#7edge | QB5#2–#9 |
| Week 1 | QB8#4–#18 | QB2#1–#4edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.3 | 19.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #37 overalledge | 18 #44 overall |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| Bye | 11 | 6 |
| 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 Joe Burrow?
- Joe Burrow. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB8 (range #4–#18) and Joe Burrow at QB2 (range #1–#4). Projections: 17.3 vs 19.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Joe Burrow?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB3 (range #2–#7) vs Joe Burrow QB5 (range #2–#9). 88 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Joe Burrow?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #37 overall and Joe Burrow #44, 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.