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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Tyler Shough

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 Tyler Shough by 6.3 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Tyler Shough 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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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

QBNew Orleans Saints#24

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

20.7 PPG14.4 PPG

17 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Tyler Shough: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake Maye put up 20.7 fantasy points per game for the New England Patriots in 2025, while Tyler Shough managed 14.4 across 11 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 6.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

That 6.3-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 Tyler Shough (2384 passing yards, 10 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 Tyler Shough is off Week 11. 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. Tyler Shough 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. Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMayeShough

PPG (Half-PPR)20.714.4

Games Played1711

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352158

Passing Yards4,3942,384

Passing TDs3110

Pass Yds/Game258.5216.7

Rushing Yards450186

Rushing TDs43

Total TDs3513

TDs/Game2.11.2

Age2326

Experience1 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG, 6.3 points per game above Tyler Shough's 14.4. 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 Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 Drake Maye and Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Tyler Shough by 6.3 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.