Who should I start in Week 6, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes II?

Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB4 (range #2–#7) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB10 (range #6–#21). Projections: 20.4 vs 18.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes II?

Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#9) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB7 (range #5–#9). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Drake Maye for Patrick Mahomes II?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #45 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #63, 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 Patrick Mahomes II?

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 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Drake Maye
Rest of season: Drake Maye — 4 of 5 experts
Trade value: Drake Maye

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Drake Maye	Patrick Mahomes II
Rest of season 4 of 5 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 1 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead	QB5#3–#9edge	QB7#5–#9
Week 6	QB4#2–#7edge	QB10#6–#21
Week 6 projection (PPR)	20.4edge	18.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	18 #45 overalledge	13 #63 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-9 ranks · -371 val	+38 ranks · +470 val
Rostered	97%	93%
Bye	11	5
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 Patrick Mahomes II?: Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB4 (range #2–#7) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB10 (range #6–#21). Projections: 20.4 vs 18.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes II?: Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#9) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB7 (range #5–#9). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Drake Maye for Patrick Mahomes II?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #45 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #63, 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.