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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Davis Mills vs Drake Maye

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake Maye outscored Davis Mills by 9.3 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Davis Mills profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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QBHouston Texans#36

Davis Mills

PPG

11.4

Games

Pass Yds

915

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 6

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

Davis Mills

Drake Maye

Head to Head

11.4 PPG20.7 PPG

6 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Davis Mills: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #36 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Davis Mills is producing at 52% 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.

Davis Mills vs Drake Maye: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Drake Maye (New England Patriots) averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Davis Mills (Houston Texans, 11.4 PPG) by 9.3 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 9.3 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 Davis Mills (915 passing yards, 5 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Davis Mills is off Week 6 and Drake Maye Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Davis Mills is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davis Mills (age 27) 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 Davis Mills by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davis Mills's 6. 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.
•Drake Maye is 4 years younger than Davis Mills (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMillsMaye

PPG (Half-PPR)11.420.7

Games Played617

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)68352

Passing Yards9154,394

Passing TDs531

Pass Yds/Game152.5258.5

Rushing Yards60450

Rushing TDs14

Total TDs635

TDs/Game1.02.1

Age2723

Experience4 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 6Week 14

Summary

20.7 PPG for Drake Maye versus 11.4 for Davis Mills 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 Davis Mills or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Davis Mills's 11.4 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 Davis Mills and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Davis Mills averaged 11.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

When are Davis Mills and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davis Mills (HOU) has a bye in Week 6, and Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davis Mills or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Davis Mills by 9.3 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.