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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Bryce Young 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 20.7 PPG and 4,846 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Bryce Young (13.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake Maye as the starter and Bryce Young as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBCarolina Panthers#28

Bryce Young

PPG

13.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,011

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

216

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

Bryce Young

Drake Maye

Head to Head

13.6 PPG20.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Bryce Young: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #28 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bryce Young is producing at 62% 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.

Bryce Young vs Drake Maye: Who Should You Start?

Drake Maye and Bryce Young are at different tiers heading into 2026. The New England Patriots quarterback averaged 20.7 PPG in 2025, a full 7.1 points per game ahead of Bryce Young's 13.6 with the Carolina Panthers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Drake Maye carries a 7.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Bryce Young (3011 passing yards, 23 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

If you can acquire Drake Maye at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Bryce Young is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bryce Young (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. 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 Bryce Young by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bryce Young's 16. 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▾

StatYoungMaye

PPG (Half-PPR)13.620.7

Games Played1617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)218352

Passing Yards3,0114,394

Passing TDs2331

Pass Yds/Game188.2258.5

Rushing Yards216450

Rushing TDs24

Total TDs2535

TDs/Game1.62.1

Age2423

Experience2 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake Maye holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.7 points per game. Bryce Young averaged 13.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bryce Young or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Bryce Young's 13.6 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 Bryce Young and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Bryce Young averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

Do Bryce Young and Drake Maye share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bryce Young 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 Bryce Young or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Bryce Young by 7.1 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.