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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Rodgers vs Drake MayeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

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. Aaron Rodgers (14.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Drake Maye as the starter and Aaron Rodgers as depth.

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

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QBPittsburgh Steelers#25

Aaron Rodgers

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,322

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBNew England Patriots#2PPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Aaron Rodgers

Drake Maye

Head to Head

14.2 PPG20.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Rodgers: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #25 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aaron Rodgers is producing at 65% 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.

Aaron Rodgers vs Drake Maye: The Full Breakdown

Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers are at different tiers heading into 2026. The New England Patriots quarterback averaged 20.7 PPG in 2025, a full 6.5 points per game ahead of Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Drake Maye carries a 6.5-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.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Aaron Rodgers (3322 passing yards, 24 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Aaron Rodgers has his bye in Week 9, and Drake Maye rests in Week 11. 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. Aaron Rodgers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Rodgers (age 42) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. 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 Aaron Rodgers by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Rodgers's 16. 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 19 years younger than Aaron Rodgers (23 vs 42), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Rodgers vs Drake Maye: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Rodgers	Drake Maye
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.2	20.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	352
Passing Yards	3,322	4,394
Passing TDs	24	31
Pass Yds/Game	207.6	258.5
Rushing Yards	61	450
Rushing TDs	1	4
Total TDs	25	35
TDs/Game	1.6	2.1
Age	42	23
Experience	20 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake Maye holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.7 points per game. Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 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 Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Aaron Rodgers's 14.2 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 Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Aaron Rodgers averaged 14.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Aaron Rodgers and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Rodgers (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Rodgers or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Aaron Rodgers by 6.5 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.