Who should I start in Week 3, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?

Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 18.4 vs 18.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#8) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#7). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Drake Maye for Trevor Lawrence?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #36 overall and Trevor Lawrence #70, 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 Trevor Lawrence?

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: Drake Maye
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 2 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	Trevor Lawrence
Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 2 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead	QB5#3–#8	QB5#4–#7
Week 3	QB7#5–#9edge	QB8#6–#10
Week 3 projection (PPR)	18.4	18.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	21 #36 overalledge	12 #70 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +95 val	+5 ranks · +74 val
Rostered	98%	91%
Bye	11	7
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 Trevor Lawrence?: Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Trevor Lawrence at QB8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 18.4 vs 18.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Drake Maye QB5 (range #3–#8) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #4–#7). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Drake Maye for Trevor Lawrence?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #36 overall and Trevor Lawrence #70, 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.