Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 PM EDT
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Drake Maye
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Drake Maye
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Drake Maye | Sam Darnold | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB3#2–#4edge | QB22#20–#23 |
| Week 7 | QB3#1–#8edge | QB23#21–#25 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 20.6edge | 14.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #35 overalledge | 7 #129 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +50 val | +9 ranks · +42 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 40% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
- Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB3 (range #1–#8) and Sam Darnold at QB23 (range #21–#25). Projections: 20.6 vs 14.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB3 (range #2–#4) vs Sam Darnold QB22 (range #20–#23). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Sam Darnold?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #35 overall and Sam Darnold #129, 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.