Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Trevor Lawrence
  • Rest of season: Trevor Lawrence — 5 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Trevor Lawrence

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

Drake MayeTrevor Lawrence
Rest of season
1 of 6 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 5 rank Trevor Lawrence ahead
QB10#3–#14QB5#3–#7edge
Week 5QB8#6–#9QB6#5–#10edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)19.4edge17.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #78 overall18 #43 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-43 ranks · -1116 val+29 ranks · +682 val
Rostered89%92%
Bye117
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 5, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?
Trevor Lawrence. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB8 (range #6–#9) and Trevor Lawrence at QB6 (range #5–#10). Projections: 19.4 vs 17.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Trevor Lawrence?
Trevor Lawrence. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14) vs Trevor Lawrence QB5 (range #3–#7). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trevor Lawrence 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 #78 overall and Trevor Lawrence #43, so Trevor Lawrence 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.