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Drake Maye

QB · New England Patriots

Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC

Week 6, 2026 projection

20.3 PPR points

Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.

2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC

QB4 among 66 available QB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.

Week 6, 2026 outlook

Source-built summary

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Drake Maye's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Drake Maye had a scheduled Week 6 matchup at home against New York Jets. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC.

The stored Week 6 forecast is 20.3 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Passing yards per game averaged 280.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.

What to watch

Week 6 matchup

NYJ

New York Jets

Scheduled home matchup

Kickoff reached

2026-10-18 17:00:00 UTC

Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.

Recorded usage change

The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.

280.7n=3

Passing yards per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

32.3n=3

Rushing yards per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

23.1n=3

PPR points per game

2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.

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Nonoverlapping usage windows and observed counts
MetricRecent weeks / averagePrevious weeks / average
Passing yards per game5, 4, 3 / 280.7 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 193.0 (2 recorded)
Rushing yards per game5, 4, 3 / 32.3 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 32.0 (2 recorded)
PPR points per game5, 4, 3 / 23.1 (3 recorded)2, 1 / 8.9 (2 recorded)

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Team injury and practice context

Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.

Stale source. Observation time is not available.

Current-period team injury and practice source reports
PlayerGame designationPracticeReported injurySource date
A.J. BrownQuestionableLimited Participation in PracticeAnkleObservation time is not available.
Carlton Davis IIIOutDid Not Participate In PracticeNeckObservation time is not available.
Channing CanadaQuestionableLimited Participation in PracticeHamstringObservation time is not available.
Charles WoodsNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Christian EllissQuestionableFull Participation in PracticeChestObservation time is not available.
Christian GonzalezNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Cory DurdenNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeIllnessObservation time is not available.
Craig WoodsonQuestionableFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Drake MayeNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Dre'Mont JonesNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeShoulderObservation time is not available.
Karon PruntyOutDid Not Participate In PracticeHamstringObservation time is not available.
Kevin ByardNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeChestObservation time is not available.
Marcus BryantQuestionableLimited Participation in PracticeAnkleObservation time is not available.
Marcus JonesNot reportedFull Participation in PracticeAnkleObservation time is not available.
Morgan MosesNot reportedLimited Participation in PracticeFootObservation time is not available.
TreVeyon HendersonQuestionableLimited Participation in PracticeAnkleObservation time is not available.
Will CampbellQuestionableLimited Participation in PracticeKneeObservation time is not available.

Observed depth-chart context

The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.

Stale source. 2026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC

Latest observed fantasy depth slots
PlayerFormationPosition labelSource slotObserved
Drake MayeOffenseQB:912026-10-12 06:02:14 UTC

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Usage trend

Recent game stats

Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.

Last 3 listed games

23.1

PPR average · 3 recorded totals

Last 5 listed games

17.4

PPR average · 5 recorded totals

Last 8 listed games

19.9

PPR average · 8 recorded totals

Drake Maye: recorded fantasy points, oldest to newestHistorical actuals, not projections. Values and dates are also listed in the accompanying table. Missing values have no bar.2025 W16: 23.7 points2025 W162025 W17: 32.4 points2025 W172025 W18: 15.7 points2025 W182026 W1: 9.8 points2026 W12026 W2: 8.0 points2026 W22026 W3: 3.8 points2026 W32026 W4: 26.2 points2026 W42026 W5: 39.5 points2026 W5
Drake Maye recorded regular-season game statistics
Season / weekOpponentPPRPass yardsRush yardsReceive yardsTargetsCatchesCarries
2026 / 5LV39.5374250007
2026 / 4BUF26.2269540008
2026 / 3JAX3.8199180004
2026 / 2PIT8.0208170004
2026 / 1SEA9.8178470007
2025 / 18MIA15.7191410005
2025 / 17NYJ32.4256220003
2025 / 16BAL23.73802500010

Injury and practice report

Game designation
Not reported
Practice designation
Full Participation in Practice
Reported injury
Shoulder

Stale source. Observation time is not available.

News and podcast discussion

Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC

30 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 0.80× the source baseline.

Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.

Stroud and Houston to deliver an upset, Drake Maye and New England to cover, and two tight ends to clear their receiving totals Oct 16, 2026 at 7:53 am ET • 4 min read We are definitely moving in the right direction with our best bets.
CBS Sports NFL — NFL Week 6 best bets: Texans to shine against Jaguars in London, two anytime TD scorers for Bears-Falcons 2026-10-16 11:53:06 UTC
After a slow start to his season plagued by turnovers, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is heating up and dialing up a lot of production.
Mile High Report (DEN) — NFL picks and predictions: Broncos vs. Seahawks and the rest of Week 6 2026-10-15 14:30:00 UTC
New England (3-2) has played more like the defending AFC champions in recent weeks, including in a 29-26 road win over the high-powered Bills. Drake Maye has 643 passing yards and seven touchdowns with one interception over the last two games.
CBS Sports NFL — How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 6: Betting odds, game previews, schedule, tips, trends, sportsbook promos, offers 2026-10-15 14:00:51 UTC

How Drake Maye has rebounded from bad start despite mounting Patriots' injuries 2026-10-12 10:00:10 UTC

Drake Maye, Pats offense explodes in Week 5 2026-10-12 00:04:38 UTC

Week 5 winners and losers: Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren dominate; Jonathan Taylor struggles 2026-10-11 23:19:28 UTC

Is Drake Maye back as a fantasy starter? 2026-10-11 21:46:43 UTC

Drake Maye accounts for 5 TDs as Patriots roll past Raiders 45-17 2026-10-11 20:30:28 UTC

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