Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Drake Maye
- Rest of season: Drake Maye — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Drake Maye
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Drake Maye | Tyler Shough | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 8 experts rank Drake Maye ahead · 3 rank Tyler Shough ahead | QB10#3–#14edge | QB12#8–#14 |
| Week 5 | QB7#5–#9edge | QB15#10–#23 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 19.2edge | 16.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #79 overalledge | 9 #94 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -43 ranks · -1079 val | +31 ranks · +218 val |
| Rostered | 93% | 86% |
| Bye | 11 | 8 |
| 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 5, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
- Drake Maye. This week's consensus has Drake Maye at QB7 (range #5–#9) and Tyler Shough at QB15 (range #10–#23). Projections: 19.2 vs 16.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?
- Drake Maye. Rest-of-season consensus: Drake Maye QB10 (range #3–#14) vs Tyler Shough QB12 (range #8–#14). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Drake Maye ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Drake Maye for Tyler Shough?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Drake Maye is ranked #79 overall and Tyler Shough #94, 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.