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Yahoo Fantasy Forecast fantasy football takes on Drake Maye
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast about Drake Maye.
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All Yahoo Fantasy Forecast insights about Drake Maye
NegativeBustOct 1, 2026
Matt Harmon dropped Drake May in redraft fantasy this week and doesn't expect to regret it. The Eagles' offensive scheme is archaic and slow, with poor route concepts and receiver placement (Kyle Williams should be the Z receiver, not Pop Douglas). May is the youngest starting QB in the NFL trying to do too much in a bad situation, making mistakes and compounding the offense's structural issues.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Drake Maye ranks 34th among 37 qualifying quarterbacks in points per game this season; only three QBs score lower: Kyler Murray (injured week 1), James Winston, and Cooper Rush. Matt Harmon notes Maye is playing poorly and that A.J. Brown's return may not be enough to fix the underlying issues, as Maye is making problems for himself.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Drake May is in coping corner for Matt Harmon. The rookie showed a strong floor last year, never finishing lower than QB17 in nine outings with 85%+ snap share, and scored over 14 fantasy points in all but one game last season. This year, he's been under 13 fantasy points in all three games. Despite offensive line injuries and AJ Brown's absence, May should be playing better. He looks discombobulated and is QB34 in points per game (37 QBs qualify), ahead of only Kyler Murray, James Winston, and Cooper Rush. Harmon would drop May if he weren't concerned about overreacting to a rookie's struggles, but he's benching him and streaming other quarterbacks.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Matt Harmon emphasizes Drake May must be completely disassociated from his draft position as quarterback three; almost any other quarterback is a better alternative at this point. The Geno Smith tier is better than what Drake May is putting out over the first three weeks. May looks skittish in the pocket, is letting the Eagles down with mental errors, and the Patriots' 11 personnel usage (71.7% of the time) puts him in a position to invite pressure without adequate weapons or supporting cast.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Drake May looks confused and is making very dumb decisions; the Patriots offense is offensively lifeless, directionless, and pedestrian. Through week three including postseason, New England is fourth worst in EPA per play with the highest sack rate. May played well against average and bad defenses but is now facing good to quality opponents and completely regressing in holding onto the football and throwing dumb interceptions in the red zone. Without A.J. Brown, the supporting cast is gone and May is letting the team down with mental errors.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Drake May had a disastrous Week 3: 14 of 25 completions, 199 yards, two interceptions, and two fumbles (one lost) in a 35-6 loss to Jacksonville. Matt Harmon emphasizes deeper concerns: New England generated negative 0.4 EPA per pass play despite May's average depth of target at 11.5 yards and 3.26-second average time to throw. Jacksonville pressured on 54% of dropbacks. Harmon tweeted that the Patriots look like a team without offensive identity that overperformed last season, and if AJ Brown's absence alone makes the offense this pedestrian, "everyone should be extremely concerned."NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Matt Harmon ranks Drake Maye outside the top two quarterback spots this week despite his top-four QB season last year, citing the need to reset based on recent performance rather than past production; Harmon has Kyler Murray and two other passing offenses ahead of him in his rankings, suggesting skepticism about Maye's ability to maintain last year's elite pace.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
May opened the season as QB 27–25 against top-two EPA/DVOA defenses (Seattle, Pittsburgh), and faces Jacksonville with only a 21.5-point team total and without AJ Brown. Despite a strong rookie floor (never below QB 17 in 85%+ snap games) and QB 3 finish last year with only one sub-14 fantasy point game all season, May has posted weak performances in weeks 1–2, suggesting a lower floor than previously thought. Matt Harmon projects him as QB 14 for week 3 with limited confidence in a bounce-back against Jacksonville.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Drake May's scrambling rate is encouraging; Matt Harmon believes the film against the Steelers was better than perceived, and he remains a buy-low quarterback option despite early struggles against strong defenses.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
Drake May ranks among the top five NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards through Week 2 with 64 rushing yards, falling well short of the 100-yard threshold and indicating reduced rushing volume compared to historical expectations.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Matt Harmon believes Drake Maye will be fine for fantasy purposes because his scrambling ability provides a high floor, regardless of the passing game's performance.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Matt Harmon expresses concern over Maye's performance, noting he went 0-for-4 on deep passes with three interceptions and showed poor decision-making on a jump ball. Harmon notes a lack of adjustments in the postseason and the regular season opener, leading to skepticism about the New England offense.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Maye struggled with accuracy and decision-making, finishing 0-for-4 on deep passes with three interceptions; Harmon noted the ball appeared to flutter, raising questions about a potential shoulder issue or lack of trust in the scheme.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Ray Garvin expects a step forward for Drake Maye in his second year under Josh McDaniels, anticipating he will shoulder the load for the Patriots' offense.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Josh Norris targets Drake Maye in the sixth round, highlighting his play-action passing ability and improved receiving weapons compared to last season.PositiveProjectionAug 31, 2026
Ryan Fitzpatrick feels great about Drake Maye's trajectory entering his second season, citing his ability to survive and thrive after a difficult rookie start against the Texans. Maye's leadership and chemistry with new receivers are expected to improve, and the addition of Romeo Dobbs is highlighted as an underrated move that will benefit Maye.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Matt Harmon suggests waiting on quarterback in drafts, noting that he was able to secure Drake Maye in the eighth round of their mock draft.NegativeBreakoutAug 10, 2026
Scott Pianowski admits a strong personal affinity for Drake Maye, citing his athleticism and the potential for the Patriots to remain a 9-11 win team. Despite this, Pianowski plans to avoid drafting him due to the depth of the QB position and the opportunity cost of passing on other skill players.NegativeDepth ChartJul 30, 2026
Drake May was selected in the round discussed, part of a wave of quarterback selections alongside other positional picks.NegativeValueJul 1, 2026
Matt Harmon notes that while Drake May got A.J. Brown and Dobbs as great additions, making the offense much better in pieces around him, his fade is purely market-based, not skill-based or scheme-based. The market is pricing him too high relative to similar production available at more affordable prices later.PositiveProjectionJun 10, 2026
Drake May had a 6.3% touchdown rate last year, which is significant, but regression is expected this season. However, he still has the potential to be a top five quarterback due to his rushing ability and improved offensive personnel.PositiveProjectionJun 10, 2026
With the addition of AJ Brown and Romeo Dobbs, Drake May's situation appears even better this year, suggesting he could continue to perform at a high level.PositiveBreakoutJun 10, 2026
Drake May had a standout season last year, finishing as the second highest scoring fantasy quarterback overall, showcasing his potential to exceed expectations in fantasy football.