Drake Maye
QB · New England Patriots
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
22.5 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
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Week 8, 2026 outlook
Drake Maye's sourced report lists no game designation and Full Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Drake Maye has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Miami Dolphins. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 22.5 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Passing yards per game averaged 310.0 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 225.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
MIA
Miami Dolphins
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
310.0n=3
Passing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +84.7 against the preceding three games.
25.0n=3
Rushing yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change -4.7 against the preceding three games.
30.2n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +17.6 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 310.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 225.3 (3 recorded) |
| Rushing yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 25.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 29.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7, 6, 5 / 30.2 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 12.6 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Ben Brown | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Carlton Davis III | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Neck | Observation time is not available. |
| Channing Canada | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Christian Elliss | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| DaQuan Jones | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Drake Maye | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Dre'Mont Jones | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Karon Prunty | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Kevin Byard | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Marcus Bryant | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Morgan Moses | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| TreVeyon Henderson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Fri, Oct 23, 2:04 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | Offense | QB | 1 | Fri, Oct 23, 2:04 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
30.2
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
24.1
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
19.3
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | CHI | 27.4 | 321 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 6 | NYJ | 23.8 | 235 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 5 | LV | 39.5 | 374 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 / 4 | BUF | 26.2 | 269 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2026 / 3 | JAX | 3.8 | 199 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 2 | PIT | 8.0 | 208 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 / 1 | SEA | 9.8 | 178 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 / 18 | MIA | 15.7 | 191 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Full Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Shoulder
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
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