Drake MayeorJoe Burrow?
Week 3 start/sit decision, quarterback versus quarterback.
Our call
Start Joe Burrow
This one is close: Joe Burrow projects 0.7 half-PPR points ahead of Drake Maye, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Joe Burrow, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Jacksonville Jaguars have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to QBs than average. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been about average against QBs.
| Stat | Drake MayeQB, NE, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Joe BurrowQB, CIN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| PPR projection | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Standard projection | 15.6 | 16.3 |
| Rank this week | QB17 | QB13 |
| Matchup | at JAX | at PIT |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.9 | 15.2 |
| Last season per game | 20.7 | 16.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 100% | 100% |
| Trade value | — | — |