Drake Maye
NE vs. JAXFloor15.7
Median16.4
Ceiling23.4
Recent PPG: 8.9
Recent volume: 33.0
Snap share: 100%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Drake Maye or Brock Purdy: who should I start?
Start Brock Purdy over Drake Maye in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 20.7 to 16.4.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Brock Purdy
SF vs. ARIFloor14.4
Median20.7
Ceiling26.6
Recent PPG: 24.8
Recent volume: 32.0
Snap share: 93%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Brock Purdy
4.4-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Drake Maye
NE vs. JAX- Floor
- 15.7
- Projection
- 16.3
- Ceiling
- 23.4
Recommended start
Brock Purdy
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 14.4
- Projection
- 20.7
- Ceiling
- 26.6
Half PPR
Start Brock Purdy
4.3-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Drake Maye
NE vs. JAX- Floor
- 15.7
- Projection
- 16.4
- Ceiling
- 23.4
Recommended start
Brock Purdy
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 14.4
- Projection
- 20.7
- Ceiling
- 26.6
PPR
Start Brock Purdy
4.2-point gapHigh confidence
Other option
Drake Maye
NE vs. JAX- Floor
- 15.6
- Projection
- 16.4
- Ceiling
- 23.4
Recommended start
Brock Purdy
SF vs. ARI- Floor
- 14.3
- Projection
- 20.6
- Ceiling
- 26.6
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
A weekly QB1-border choice between Maye's dual-threat profile and Purdy's established passing efficiency.
Drake Maye: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is neutral. Brock Purdy: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is neutral.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.