Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
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 19 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Josh Allen
- Rest of season: Josh Allen — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Josh Allen
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Drake Maye | Josh Allen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 3 rank Josh Allen ahead | QB7#5–#9 | QB1#1–#1edge |
| Week 6 | QB4#2–#8 | QB1#1–#1edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 20.6 | 25.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #46 overall | 31 #23 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -404 val | +1 ranks · +95 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 100% |
| 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 Josh Allen?
- Josh Allen. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB4 (range #2–#8) and Josh Allen at QB1 (range #1–#1). Projections: 20.6 vs 25.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
- Josh Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB7 (range #5–#9) vs Josh Allen QB1 (range #1–#1). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Josh Allen?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #46 overall and Josh Allen #23, so Josh Allen 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.