BALLER MOVE: Add in any format where you have a QB on a bye in Weeks 9-11 or don't have another elite option
ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: Drake Maye has burst onto the fantasy football scene with a debut that's been nothing short of a fireworks show. But before you go dropping a fat stack of your FAAB on this rookie sensation, let's pump the brakes and peek at the road ahead. The kids lined up against a gauntlet of top-tier pass defenses in the next few games.
Mix that with an offensive line that's about as sturdy as a house of cards, and, well, you might want to temper those high-flying expectations if you've got Maye steering your fantasy squad.
Sure, Maye's got that gunslinger vibe, bringing a spark to the Patriots offense that's made them more fun to watch than they've been in a hot minute. While he's made New England's offense a spectacle we want to tune into (no offense, Jacoby Brissett), remember, fantasy football is as much about matchups as it is about talent.
Drake Maye’s passing chart against the Jaguars, via Next Gen Stats pic.twitter.com/h1JVlKj6zH
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) October 21, 2024
So, while you might be tempted to ride the Maye wave, consider this a friendly heads-up to brace for some potential bumps. He’s made the Patriots watchable and even got some of his teammates popping off in fantasy lineups. Still, with these upcoming defenses, keep your expectations in check, and maybe don’t bet the farm on him just yet unless you're really hurting at QB.
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