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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Aidan O'Connell vs Drake MayeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake Maye outscored Aidan O'Connell by 7.9 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Aidan O'Connell 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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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Aidan O'Connell

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,650

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

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

Aidan O'Connell

Drake Maye

Head to Head

12.8 PPG20.7 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Aidan O'Connell: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aidan O'Connell is producing at 58% 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.

Aidan O'Connell vs Drake Maye: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Drake Maye (New England Patriots) averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders, 12.8 PPG) by 7.9 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 7.9 points favors Drake Maye, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Aidan O'Connell (2650 passing yards, 16 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

One scheduling note: Aidan O'Connell is off Week 10 and Drake Maye Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake Maye is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Aidan O'Connell is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Aidan O'Connell (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. 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 Aidan O'Connell by a projected 134 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Aidan O'Connell's 13. 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

Aidan O'Connell vs Drake Maye: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aidan O'Connell	Drake Maye
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	20.7
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	166	352
Passing Yards	2,650	4,394
Passing TDs	16	31
Pass Yds/Game	203.8	258.5
Rushing Yards	68	450
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	16	35
TDs/Game	1.2	2.1
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

20.7 PPG for Drake Maye versus 12.8 for Aidan O'Connell in 2025. The baseline favors Drake Maye, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aidan O'Connell or Drake Maye in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 PPG compared to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 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 Aidan O'Connell and Drake Maye average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Drake Maye averaged 20.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.9 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and Drake Maye's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aidan O'Connell or Drake Maye a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Aidan O'Connell by 7.9 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.