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Week7 · 2026
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Maye

QB · NE vs CHI

FinalCHI 30 – 24 NE

Final points27.4pts

projected 18.3

Rodgers

QB · PIT vs NO (Paris)

Kickoff Sun 9:30 AM ET

Projected points14.4pts

Drake Maye or Aaron Rodgers: who should I start in Week 7?

Drake Maye already played (27.4 pts, final). If he's in your lineup, those points are banked; if not, he can't help you this week. Compare Aaron Rodgers with your other options.

Highlights

Injuries as of Wed 9:31 AM ET

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

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    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 1.50 passing TDs, below his usual 1.83.−1.3 pts
    • Everything else+1.1 pts

    Usually scores 18.5 → projected 18.3−0.2 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • His best weeks reach about 25.8 points.
    • 32% of his games have been big weeks.
    • EdgeCHI allows few QB chances because teams throw little against them; per pass they're soft (0.63 pts, 3rd softest).
    • EdgeThe CHI pass rush gets pressure on 23% of dropbacks.

  • What moves his projectionEffect vs his usual week

    • Helps him: His lines put him at 0.08 rushing TDs, above his usual 0.00.+0.5 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 1.50 passing TDs, below his usual 2.00.−2.0 pts
    • Hurts him: His lines put him at 231.5 passing yards, below his usual 247.8.−0.7 pts

    Usually scores 16.5 → projected 14.4−2.2 pts

    Also worth knowing

    • He drops back 42.2 times a game.
    • A quiet week could drop to about 11.3 points.

Stat comparison

Every player you picked, stat by stat, most important first.

Stat
Scoring
ProjectionMaye: 18.3 (best)Rodgers: 14.4
TD pointsof the projectionMaye: 1.4 (best)Rodgers: 0.5
Expected TDsthis weekMaye: 0.23 (best)Rodgers: 0.08
Projected team pointsMaye: 23.8Rodgers: 23.8
Goal line carriesper gameMaye: 0.5 (best)Rodgers: 0.2
Red zone carriesper gameMaye: 0.7 (best)Rodgers: 0.2
Pass attempts / gameMaye: 30.5Rodgers: 38.8 (best)
Role
Snap shareMaye: 97%Rodgers: 99% (best)
Touch shareMaye: 11% (best)Rodgers: 3%
Touches / gameMaye: 5.7 (best)Rodgers: 1.5
Yards per attemptMaye: 8.0 (best)Rodgers: 6.4
Pass TD rateMaye: 6% (best)Rodgers: 5%
Rush yards / gameMaye: 30.8 (best)Rodgers: 2.8
Points from rushingMaye: 22%Rodgers: 2%
Rushing points / gameMaye: 4.1 pts / game (best)Rodgers: 0.3 pts / game
Rushing floorMaye: 3.1 pts / game (best)Rodgers: 0.3 pts / game
Designed runs / gameMaye: 1.0 (best)Rodgers: 0.0
Scrambles / gameMaye: 3.3 (best)Rodgers: 0.5
Dropbacks / gameMaye: 35.8Rodgers: 42.2 (best)
Designed runs inside the 10 / gameMaye: 0.5 (best)Rodgers: 0.0
Sacks per dropbackMaye: 5% (best)Rodgers: 8%
INT rateMaye: 3.8%Rodgers: 2.1% (best)
Pass aDOTMaye: 9.0Rodgers: 7.6
High value touches / gameMaye: 0.5 (best)Rodgers: 0.0
Goal line carry shareMaye: 50% (best)Rodgers: 0%
Red zone touches / gameMaye: 0.7 (best)Rodgers: 0.0
Rush success rateMaye: 65%Rodgers: 100% (best)
Breakaway rate (20+ yd runs)Maye: 7.7% (best)Rodgers: 0%
Range
FloorMaye: 13.3 (best)Rodgers: 11.3
CeilingMaye: 25.8 (best)Rodgers: 20.4
Points from TDssteadier when lowerMaye: 5%Rodgers: 0%
Big weeks (25+ pts)Maye: 32% (best)Rodgers: 0%
Dud weeks (under 12 pts)lower is betterMaye: 30%Rodgers: 26% (best)
SteadinessMaye: Steady±10.7 ptsRodgers: Very steady (best)±6.6 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 6 gmMaye: B+ (best)Rodgers: C+
Game scriptMaye: Expected to trailRodgers: Expected to lead (best)
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterMaye: 1.5Rodgers: 1.5
Defense funnelMaye: NeutralRodgers: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedMaye: 15th (average)Rodgers: 26th (soft) (best)
Opp sacks / gameMaye: 2.8Rodgers: 2.5 (best)
Opp defender outMaye: Edwards (LB)Rodgers: None listed
WeatherMaye: No concernRodgers: Outdoor60F, 16 mph wind, rain
Roof / surfaceMaye: OpenRodgers: Openturf
Rest / scheduleMaye: Short week (4d)Rodgers: Normal
Opp paceMaye: 1st (fast) (best)Rodgers: 4th (fast)
Opp pressure rateMaye: 23%10th (tough)Rodgers: 15% (best)32nd (soft)
Pressure facedMaye: 24%Rodgers: 19% (best)
Opp rush yds allowedMaye: 8th (tough)Rodgers: 30th (soft) (best)
Opp stuff rateMaye: 17%19th (average)Rodgers: 13% (best)30th (soft)
Opp yards per carry allowedMaye: 4.624th (soft)Rodgers: 5.1 (best)28th (soft)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameMaye: 3.8 (best)19th (average)Rodgers: 3.07th (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedMaye: 65%10th (tough)Rodgers: 70% (best)27th (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgMaye: 29.8 (best)Rodgers: 20.0
Last 5 avgMaye: 20.2 (best)Rodgers: 17.3
vs seasonMaye: +11.3 (Rising) (best)Rodgers: +3.5 (Rising)
Yards per carryMaye: 5.4 (best)Rodgers: 1.9
Carries / gameMaye: 5.7 (best)Rodgers: 1.5
Pass volume trendMaye: CoolingRodgers: Steady
Crowd
Started in leaguesMaye: 90% (best)Rodgers: 58%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterMaye: QB2 (best)Rodgers: QB21
Yards linepassingMaye: 247.5 (best)Rodgers: 231.5

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