Drake Maye vs. Justin Herbert: Who Should You Start in Week 5?

Start Drake Maye. Maye is projected for 18.3 PPR points vs 14.2 for Justin Herbert, and faces the 15th-softest defense against QBs this week.

Updated Oct 10, 7:44 PM ET

Drake Maye vs. Justin Herbert: Week 5 side by side

Drake Maye
QB · NE
Justin Herbert
QB · LAC
Projection (Week 5, avg of sources)18.314.2
Floor (lowest source)16.210.9
Ceiling (highest source)19.915.9
StatChasers projection19.9 (QB4)15.7 (QB19)
Opponentvs LVvs DEN
Opponent vs. position15th-softest (17.3 pts/g allowed)12th-softest (18.1 pts/g allowed)
Recent usage—1% target share (last 8)
PositionQBQB
Our callSTART · Strong QB1SIT · Bench

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