Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

When Will Drake Maye Play?

By Jared Smola | Updated on Sun, 08 Sep 2024, 10:38 AM EDT
Drake Maye Headshot

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport hears that the Patriots want to make sure the offensive line and skill-position group is settled before playing rookie QB Drake Maye.

What They're Saying

Rapoport: "They were really impressed with what [Maye] showed in training camp ... But as far as when he's going to play, they want to put him in a position to succeed. They're not going to put him out there unless he is the guy who gives the team the best chance to win. From my understanding, that means they're going to make sure the offensive line is good enough to put him out there, the skill-position group is all set for Maye to come in and have success. Probably going to be several weeks at least."

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

For our money, the Patriots have the worst combination of offensive line and skill players in the league. There's at least upside to the WR corps with youngsters like Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, and Demario Douglas. We don't expect the O-line to improve much over the course of the season.

We're still expecting to see Maye under center by October -- mostly because QB Jacoby Brissett is unlikely to play well enough to keep Maye off the field. The Patriots have a tough opening schedule at Cincinnati, vs. Seattle, at the Jets, and at San Francisco. A Week 5 home game vs. the Dolphins could be a good spot for Maye to make his debut.

The rookie remains keeping stashed where you drafted him.

Jared Smola Author Image
Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
Premium Content Premium ContentWeek 10 DraftKings Tournament Picks

Week 10 DraftKings Tournament Picks

1 hour ago

Saquon Barkley has been the best tournament bet this season and is the guy to build around on Week 10 DraftKings tournament teams.

Read More »
Week 10 IDP Hits

Week 10 IDP Hits

11 hours ago

Troy Andersen's finally back! But does that mean we should immediately throw him back into our lineups? Let's talk that and plenty of other defensive changes.

Read More »
Premium Content Premium ContentWeek 10 FanDuel Picks

Week 10 FanDuel Picks

16 hours ago

Get the FanDuel cash game and tournament picks for all of your Week 10 contests.

Read More »
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »
THE 2024 ROOKIE GUIDE IS HERE! UPDATED POST-DRAFT
Trade Values • Model Scores • Analytics • Sleepers • Busts & More