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Drake Maye or Joe BurrowWho 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. Joe Burrow is a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game across 8 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 screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • 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
QBCincinnati Bengals#15 QB
Joe Burrow
PPG
16.8
Games
8
Pass Yds
1,809
Pass TDs
17
Bye
Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs Joe Burrow: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDrake MayeJoe Burrow
PPG (Half-PPR)20.716.8
Games Played178
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352134
Passing Yards4,3941,809
Passing TDs3117
Pass Yds/Game258.5226.1
Rushing Yards45041
Rushing TDs40
Total TDs3517
TDs/Game2.12.1
Age2429
Experience1 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Drake Maye or Joe Burrow in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Drake Maye and Joe Burrow 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 Joe Burrow averaged 16.8.

Should I draft Drake Maye or Joe Burrow in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 across 8. 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 Joe Burrow average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joe Burrow averaged 16.8 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Joe Burrow's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Joe Burrow (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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