Who should I start in Week 6, Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?

Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB5 (range #3–#6) and Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#4). Projections: 20.6 vs 21.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?

Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#9) vs Matthew Stafford QB11 (range #10–#14). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Drake Maye for Matthew Stafford?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #49 overall and Matthew Stafford #88, 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.

Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?

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 15 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Matthew Stafford
Rest of season: Drake Maye — 5 of 5 experts
Trade value: Drake Maye

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Drake Maye	Matthew Stafford
Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Matthew Stafford ahead	QB5#3–#9edge	QB11#10–#14
Week 6	QB5#3–#6	QB3#2–#4edge
Week 6 projection (PPR)	20.6	21.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	16 #49 overalledge	10 #88 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-13 ranks · -498 val	+17 ranks · +149 val
Rostered	95%	93%
Bye	11	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 6, Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?: Matthew Stafford. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB5 (range #3–#6) and Matthew Stafford at QB3 (range #2–#4). Projections: 20.6 vs 21.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Matthew Stafford?: Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#9) vs Matthew Stafford QB11 (range #10–#14). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Drake Maye for Matthew Stafford?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #49 overall and Matthew Stafford #88, 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.