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Jaxson Dart or Drake Maye: Who should I start in fantasy football? (Week 9, 2025 season)

Updated: Nov 7

Start/Sit Decisions


NOTE: This content is for a previous week of fantasy football. But don't fear!


When you're facing a tough start/sit decision on your fantasy football team, you may end up having to choose between Jaxson Dart or Drake Maye. Which player would Basement Brewed Fantasy Football recommend you start? Let's go through the details to find out.


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Game Scripts


The Giants are entering this game as slim 2.5 point home underdogs with a modest team total of 23 points. The narrow spread suggests a balanced offensive approach while the modest team total suggests modest touchdown opportunities. This game has a strong over/under of 48.5 points, suggesting a possible shootout environment if the Giants can exceed their modest scoring expectations. This is a game to target in your week 9 fantasy football decisions.


The Patriots are entering this game as comfortable 5.5 point home favorites with a strong projected team total of 25 points. The comfortable spread suggests a potentially run-heavy approach while the strong projected team total suggests elevated touchdown opportunities.




Positional Matchups


After 7 games, the Falcons present a terrifying matchup for QBs, allowing the 13th most rushing yards and 12th most rushing TDs but holding them to the fewest passing yards (162.7 per game), 16th fewest passing TDs and 2nd fewest fantasy points per game (13.99). Just 3 QBs in 7 games — Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Tua Tagovailoa — have been able to reach 15 fantasy points against the Falcons.


After 8 games, the 49ers present a mediocre matchup for QBs, holding them to the 12th fewest rushing yards and no rushing TDs but allowing the 14th most passing yards, 14th most passing TDs and 13th most fantasy points per game (17.26). 4 QBs in 8 games — Spencer Rattler, Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, CJ Stroud — have scored 19+ fantasy points against the Niners.




Jaxson Dart: Bottom Line


I expect Jaxson Dart to finish, on average, around 18–22 fantasy points on ~26–32 pass attempts (~205–235 yards), 1–2 TDs, 0–1 INT, and ~30–45 rushing yards with ~0–1 rushing TD.



Drake Maye: Bottom Line


I expect Drake Maye to finish, on average, around 18–23 fantasy points on ~26–32 pass attempts (~235–275 yards), 1–2 TDs, 0–1 INT, and ~20–40 rushing yards (0–1 rushing TD).




Should you start Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart?


Drake Maye has arguably been playing at an MVP level this season. This matchup is a tough spot for him, and Jaxson Dart's matchup additionally bridges this gap, but don't get cute. I'd start Drake Maye in this scenario.




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