Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson?
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: Lamar Jackson
- Rest of season: Lamar Jackson — 86 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Lamar Jackson
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Drake Maye | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 27 of 113 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 86 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB3#2–#7 | QB3#2–#7edge |
| Week 1 | QB8#4–#18 | QB3#1–#6edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 17.3 | 19.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #37 overall | 24 #31 overalledge |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| 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 Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB8 (range #4–#18) and Lamar Jackson at QB3 (range #1–#6). Projections: 17.3 vs 19.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Lamar Jackson?
- Lamar Jackson. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB3 (range #2–#7) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#7). 86 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Lamar Jackson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #37 overall and Lamar Jackson #31, so Lamar Jackson 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.