Who should I start in Week 3, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes II?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Drake Maye is QB7 (range #5–#9) and Patrick Mahomes II is QB7 (range #5–#9) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

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–#8) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 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 #36 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, 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 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Drake Maye — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Drake Maye

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Drake Maye	Patrick Mahomes II
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead	QB5#3–#8edge	QB10#7–#11
Week 3	QB7#5–#9	QB7#5–#9
Week 3 projection (PPR)	18.4	20.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	21 #36 overalledge	8 #101 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +95 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	98%	90%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes II?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Drake Maye is QB7 (range #5–#9) and Patrick Mahomes II is QB7 (range #5–#9) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
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–#8) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 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 #36 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, 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.