Drake Maye vs Jacoby Brissett
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Drake Maye by 1.0 projected points (17.7 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Drake Maye faces NYJ, the 14th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jacoby Brissett faces LA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Drake Maye by 1.5 points of value over replacement (5.7 vs 4.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Drake Maye goes first at ADP 51.8 vs 174.1 for Jacoby Brissett.
| Drake MayeNWE | Jacoby BrissettARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYJ | LA | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 17.7 | 16.7 | Maye +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #14 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 294.3 | 292.8 | Maye +1.5 pts |
| Points per game | 17.3 | 17.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 5.7 | 4.2 | Maye +1.5 |
| Overall rank | #64 | #65 | Maye by 1 |
| Position rank | QB10 | QB11 | |
| Market ADP | 51.8 | 174.1 | Brissett +122.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Should I start Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Drake Maye by 1.0 projected points (17.7 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett in 2026 fantasy football?
Drake Maye. He projects 294.3 fantasy points with 5.7 value over replacement, vs 292.8 points and 4.2 for Jacoby Brissett (QB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.