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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Jared Goff

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. Jared Goff at 17.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake Maye higher, but do not fade Jared Goff entirely.

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

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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

QBDetroit Lions#12

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Jared Goff

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20.7 PPG17.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Jared Goff at 80%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Jared Goff: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Drake Maye and Jared Goff for your lineup, you are not alone. Drake Maye finished the 2025 season at 20.7 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Jared Goff averaged 17.5 for the Detroit Lions (17 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Drake Maye is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jared Goff (4564 passing yards, 34 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: Drake Maye sits Week 14 while Jared Goff is off Week 8. 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

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jared Goff is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Jared Goff by a projected 54 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.
•Drake Maye is 8 years younger than Jared Goff (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMayeGoff

PPG (Half-PPR)20.717.5

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352298

Passing Yards4,3944,564

Passing TDs3134

Pass Yds/Game258.5268.5

Rushing Yards45045

Rushing TDs40

Total TDs3534

TDs/Game2.12.0

Age2331

Experience1 yrs9 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Jared Goff's 17.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or Jared Goff in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Jared Goff's 17.5 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 Drake Maye and Jared Goff average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Jared Goff's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Jared Goff a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Jared Goff by 3.2 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.