QB · NE · #10
Drake Maye
- Height
- HT 6'4"
- Weight
- WT 225 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 30, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- North Carolina
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
7,815
Range 7,089–8,527
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young QB with proof and a long runway.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
344.4 pts
20.3 PPG · 16.5 games
4441.4 pass yds · 29 pass TD · 524.8 rush yds
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Versatility ×1.02
Light floor from multi-role usage (rush+receive or dual-threat).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchMaye threw for 178 yards and 1 TD in 2026, finishing QB27. Production trend is soft: QB2 → QB27 over the last two seasons. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Drake Maye.
- NewsNextDyne
The Season Is Here — What to Know Before Week 1 Kicks Off
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AFC East Dynasty Fantasy Outlook 2026
A team-by-team dynasty breakdown of the AFC East for 2026 — Josh Allen, De'Von Achane, Drake Maye, and a Miami passing game that changed completely.
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Starting QB Stats Look Down From 2015. The Box Score Is Lying to You.
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Is Hunter Henry Worth Rostering at 32?
Hunter Henry just signed a new extension after a career-high season with Drake Maye. Here's an honest look at his dynasty value heading into his age-32 year.
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Is Drake Maye the Best Buy-Low QB in Dynasty?
Drake Maye finished QB2 in 2025 and just got A.J. Brown as a new weapon. The latest board has caught up — 8,045 DVS, fourth among quarterbacks.
- StrategyNextDyne
Does the Move to New England Help or Hurt A.J. Brown's Value?
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Stefon Diggs Signs With the Commanders
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Is Bo Nix Undervalued in Dynasty? The Case for a Healthy, Well-Supported QB2
Bo Nix was a top-5 projected scorer sitting 16th in dynasty value. The latest board closed that gap — here is what changed, and what still matters.
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Top 20 Quarterbacks: Dynasty Value Score
Dynasty QB value doesn't match the season-projection board — Bo Nix and Drake Maye sit in the top four, and Matthew Stafford still sits 20th despite leading 2026 points. The Top 20 QBs by Dynasty Value Score.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
9.8
PPG
9.8
Positional finish
QB27
Key stats
- Pass yds: 178 (QB23)
- Pass TD: 1 (QB17)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Pass yd | Pass TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | QB27 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 178 | 1 | 47 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | QB2 | 351.5 | 20.7 | 4394 | 31 | 450 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | QB22 | 177.1 | 13.6 | 2276 | 15 | 421 | 2 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 9.8 | SEA | 64 plays · 52% pass | 178 / 1 TD | 47 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 21.6 · scored 9.8 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +11.8.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- SEA-21% · 178 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 95.8% mean
Pass-play participation
98.3%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Pressure rate
- 21.8%
- On-target throw %
- 79.0%
- Avg time in pocket
- 2.4s
Durability
- 2023—
- 202413 G
- 202517 G
- 16.5 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (3 overall) QB · that slot hit at 39.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=43; contributor 62.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Time to throw
- 2.97s
- Aggressiveness
- 17.3%
- CPOE
- 9.1pp
- Air yds to sticks
- 0.2yd
35th of 42
6th of 42
1st of 42
4th of 42
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Drake Maye's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Maye scores 7,815 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Drake Maye's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 20.3 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Drake Maye in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.