The New England Patriots (1-2) will host the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in Week 4. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Drake Maye.
Is Drake Maye Playing in Week 4?
Maye is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Drake Maye in Week 4?
Drake Maye is averaging seven rush attempts per game this season, not bad for a player who hit that number just once as a rookie.
The Patriots are clearly interested in unlocking that part of their franchise QB, and who are we to complain?
That threat has opened up things a bit as a passer: Maye has multiple passing scores in consecutive games for just the second time in his career (a top-7 QB in each of those weeks).
The only flaw I guess you could poke in this Week 4 profile is New England’s stated goal of getting their running backs more confidence after a three-fumble game. If the home team is dominating, could this be a 25-pass, three-rush sort of afternoon from Maye?
It’s possible, but I generally guard against assuming we know exactly how a game is going to play out.
Maye is my QB7 for Week 4.
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Maye’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Maye is projected to score 21.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Maye to throw for 250 yards and 1.6 passing touchdowns with 1.1 interceptions. Maye could also add 46 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Panthers at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.