Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
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 16 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Drake Maye
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 7 of 7 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 7 of 7 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 0 rank Sam Darnold ahead | QB5#3–#7edge | QB21#19–#23 |
| Week 6 | QB4#2–#8edge | QB22#17–#26 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 20.4edge | 14.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 17 #46 overalledge | 7 #123 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -404 val | +15 ranks · +74 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 44% |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 6, Drake Maye or Sam Darnold?
- Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB4 (range #2–#8) and Sam Darnold at QB22 (range #17–#26). Projections: 20.4 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 QB5 (range #3–#7) vs Sam Darnold QB21 (range #19–#23). 7 of 7 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 #46 overall and Sam Darnold #123, 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.