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Drake Maye or Gardner MinshewWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is a New England Patriots quarterback who averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew is a Las Vegas Raiders quarterback who averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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QBNew England Patriots#2 QB
Drake Maye
PPG
20.7
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,394
Pass TDs
31
Rush Yds
450
Rush TDs
4
Bye
Week 11
QBLas Vegas Raiders
Gardner Minshew
PPG
12.4
Games
12
Pass Yds
2,420
Pass TDs
14
Rush Yds
125
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs Gardner Minshew: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake MayeGardner Minshew
PPG (Half-PPR)20.712.4
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352149
Passing Yards4,3942,420
Passing TDs3114
Pass Yds/Game258.5201.7
Rushing Yards450125
Rushing TDs41
Total TDs3515
TDs/Game2.11.3
Age24-
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or Gardner Minshew in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Drake Maye and Gardner Minshew is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4.

Should I draft Drake Maye or Gardner Minshew in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Drake Maye and Gardner Minshew average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 8.3 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Gardner Minshew's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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