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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bo Nix vs Drake Maye

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake Maye is the better play on a neutral week. 20.7 PPG with 4,846 yards gives a reliable baseline. Bo Nix at 17.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake Maye higher, but do not fade Bo Nix entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBDenver Broncos#11

Bo Nix

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,931

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

356

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

QBNew England Patriots#2PPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Bo Nix

Drake Maye

Head to Head

17.9 PPG20.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Bo Nix: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #11 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bo Nix is producing at 81% of elite pace and Drake Maye at 94%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bo Nix vs Drake Maye: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Bo Nix and Drake Maye is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos quarterback put up 17.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Drake Maye of the New England Patriots averaged 20.7 in 17. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Drake Maye, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bo Nix (3931 passing yards, 25 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bo Nix sits Week 12 while Drake Maye is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bo Nix (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Bo Nix by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye scored 35 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Drake Maye added 450 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatNixMaye

PPG (Half-PPR)17.920.7

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)304352

Passing Yards3,9314,394

Passing TDs2531

Pass Yds/Game231.2258.5

Rushing Yards356450

Rushing TDs54

Total TDs3035

TDs/Game1.82.1

Age2623

Experience1 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 14

Summary

20.7 PPG for Drake Maye versus 17.9 for Bo Nix in 2025. The baseline favors Drake Maye, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bo Nix or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Bo Nix's 17.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bo Nix and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Bo Nix averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Bo Nix and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bo Nix (DEN) has a bye in Week 12, and Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bo Nix or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Bo Nix by 2.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.