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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Drake Maye

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Drake Maye edges Brock Purdy by 1.0 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Drake Maye goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

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

Brock Purdy

Drake Maye

Head to Head

19.7 PPG20.7 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% 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.

Brock Purdy vs Drake Maye: Who Should You Start?

Brock Purdy (19.7 PPG) and Drake Maye (20.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Brock Purdy played 9 games for the San Francisco 49ers; Drake Maye suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 1.0-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Brock Purdy (2167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Brock Purdy (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 Brock Purdy by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Drake Maye contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatPurdyMaye

PPG (Half-PPR)19.720.7

Games Played917

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177352

Passing Yards2,1674,394

Passing TDs2031

Pass Yds/Game240.8258.5

Rushing Yards147450

Rushing TDs34

Total TDs2335

TDs/Game2.62.1

Age2623

Experience3 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

Drake Maye outscored Brock Purdy by 1.0 PPG in 2025 (20.7 to 19.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Purdy or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Brock Purdy's 19.7 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 Brock Purdy and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

Do Brock Purdy and Drake Maye share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brock Purdy and Drake Maye share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Brock Purdy or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Brock Purdy by 1.0 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.