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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Patrick Mahomes vs Spencer Rattler

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Patrick Mahomes is the better fantasy play this season.

Patrick Mahomes is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 20.4 PPG and 3,999 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Spencer Rattler (11.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Patrick Mahomes as the starter and Spencer Rattler as depth.

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

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QBKansas City Chiefs#4PPG LEADER

Patrick Mahomes

PPG

20.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,587

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

422

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Patrick Mahomes

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

20.4 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Patrick Mahomes: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #4 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Patrick Mahomes is producing at 93% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Patrick Mahomes carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Patrick Mahomes vs Spencer Rattler: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Patrick Mahomes put up 20.4 fantasy points per game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, while Spencer Rattler managed 11.0 across 9 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 9.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

Patrick Mahomes carries a 9.4-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.

Patrick Mahomes offers meaningful rushing upside with 422 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Spencer Rattler (1586 passing yards, 8 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: Patrick Mahomes sits Week 10 while Spencer Rattler 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

If you can acquire Patrick Mahomes at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Spencer Rattler is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Patrick Mahomes (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Spencer Rattler (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Patrick Mahomes outscored Spencer Rattler by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Patrick Mahomes played 14 games in 2025 compared to Spencer Rattler's 9. That durability gap means Patrick Mahomes contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Patrick Mahomes scored 27 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Patrick Mahomes added 422 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Spencer Rattler is 5 years younger than Patrick Mahomes (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMahomesRattler

PPG (Half-PPR)20.411.0

Games Played149

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)28699

Passing Yards3,5871,586

Passing TDs228

Pass Yds/Game256.2176.2

Rushing Yards422167

Rushing TDs50

Total TDs278

TDs/Game1.90.9

Age3025

Experience8 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Patrick Mahomes holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.4 points per game. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 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 Patrick Mahomes or Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Patrick Mahomes has the edge at 20.4 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Patrick Mahomes and Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Patrick Mahomes averaged 20.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

When are Patrick Mahomes and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Patrick Mahomes (KC) has a bye in Week 10, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Patrick Mahomes or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Patrick Mahomes outscored Spencer Rattler by 9.4 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.