Head to head · QB · 2026

Patrick Mahomes vs Brock Purdy

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Patrick Mahomes

The model takes Patrick Mahomes: a clear but modest edge of 12.7 points of value over replacement (0.0 vs -12.7).

The draft market agrees: Patrick Mahomes goes first at ADP 76.0 vs 100.4 for Brock Purdy.

Health note: Patrick Mahomes carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee - ACL) — which is already reflected in his projection.

Patrick Mahomes Brock Purdy
Team KAN SFO
Overall rank #70 #92
Position rank QB12 QB14
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 263.2 250.5
Value over replacement (VBD) 0.0 -12.7
Market ADP 76.0 100.4
Injury flag Questionable

Should I draft Patrick Mahomes or Brock Purdy in 2026 fantasy football?

Patrick Mahomes. He projects 263.2 fantasy points with 0.0 value over replacement, vs 250.5 points and -12.7 for Brock Purdy (QB, PPR).