Should I start Drake Maye in Week 1?
QB · NE · Bye 11
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus QB8 · range #4–#18
Consensus QB8 this week — a starter in every 1QB league.
The experts split on him this week: at least one has him at #4 and at least one at #18 — the widest kind of disagreement on the board, usually a role or injury read.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | QB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | QB8 | 4 | 18 | ±3.2 | — | 17.3 |
| Half PPR | QB8 | 4 | 18 | ±3.2 | — | 17.3 |
| Standard | QB8 | 4 | 18 | ±3.2 | — | 17.3 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 100% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The QBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #5Justin HerbertStart
- #6Dak PrescottStart
- #7Jayden DanielsStart
- #8Drake MayeStart
- #9Caleb WilliamsStart
- #10Trevor LawrenceStart
- #11Jaxson DartStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Drake Maye in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus QB8 this week — a starter in every 1QB league. The expert range runs from #4 to #18. The consensus projection is 17.3 PPR points.
- Where is Drake Maye ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Drake Maye at QB8 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #4 to #18.