Drake Maye Tops Caleb Williams by 3.3 Fantasy Points in Week 7 Projection
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 22
Drake Maye Tops Caleb Williams by 3.3 Fantasy Points in Week 7 Projection
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Oct 22
Summary
Maye is projected as the stronger Thursday night fantasy start, ranking QB4 for Week 7 versus Williams at QB10 in Patriots-Bears.
10 passing touchdowns against 1 interception over his last three games have fueled Maye's rise, alongside 31 rushing yards per game and the top rushing expectation among quarterbacks.
Chicago's defense ranks 19th in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks but fifth-best in defensive pass EPA per play, suggesting Maye's edge comes more from rushing and recent form than an easy matchup.
Williams averages 237 passing yards and 37 rushing yards per game, but New England ranks seventh in fantasy points allowed to quarterbacks and remains the tougher overall defensive draw despite missing cornerback Carlton Davis.
The analysis concludes Maye's higher rushing ceiling and stronger 2026 efficiency metrics give him the safer Week 7 fantasy outlook on a short week.