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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Will Levis

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. Will Levis (13.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake Maye as the starter and Will Levis as depth.

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

QBTennessee Titans#99

Will Levis

PPG

13.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,780

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

245

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Will Levis

Head to Head

20.7 PPG13.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Will Levis: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Will Levis at 60%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Will Levis: Who Should You Start?

Drake Maye and Will Levis are at different tiers heading into 2026. The New England Patriots quarterback averaged 20.7 PPG in 2025, a full 7.5 points per game ahead of Will Levis's 13.2 with the Tennessee Titans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 7.5-PPG gap gives Drake Maye the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Will Levis (2780 passing yards, 17 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Drake Maye has his bye in Week 14, and Will Levis rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Drake Maye at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Will Levis is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. 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. Will Levis (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Drake Maye outscored Will Levis by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Will Levis's 14. 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▾

StatMayeLevis

PPG (Half-PPR)20.713.2

Games Played1714

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352185

Passing Yards4,3942,780

Passing TDs3117

Pass Yds/Game258.5198.6

Rushing Yards450245

Rushing TDs43

Total TDs3520

TDs/Game2.11.4

Age23-

Experience1 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Drake Maye outscored Will Levis by 7.5 PPG in 2025 (20.7 to 13.2). 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 Drake Maye or Will Levis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Will Levis's 13.2 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 Will Levis average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Will Levis averaged 13.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Will Levis's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Will Levis (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Will Levis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Will Levis by 7.5 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.