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Patrick Mahomes or Matthew Stafford

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes

QB • Kansas City Chiefs KC
Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford

QB • Los Angeles Rams LAR
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mahomes over Stafford

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Mahomes ... 10.39%

BOTH ... 12.99%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 19.4
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
20.9/31.8 248.6 1.9 0.8 21.6 0.2 19.4
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Outlook Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes vs. Chargers: Undefeated Chiefs Poised for Division Showdown

Mahomes leads the 4-0 Chiefs into an AFC West home date against the winless Chargers. While Kansas City's pass-catching room takes a hit with Tyquan Thornton landing on injured reserve and Rashee Rice nursing an injury, Mahomes continues to run the offense with high efficiency alongside Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.

With Kansas City heavily favored at home, a positive game script could limit late-game throwing volume. Still, our models project him for around 234 passing yards, nearly two touchdowns, and 18.3 fantasy points. Even with banged-up weapons, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 18 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Stafford over Mahomes

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Stafford ... 73.08%

BOTH ... 12.82%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 21.62
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
36/55 291 2.55 1.36 5.12 0 21.62
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford vs. Cardinals — Poised for Big Numbers in High-Scoring Matchup

Stafford commands the Rams' passing attack with top targets Puka Nacua and Davante Adams at his disposal in the huddle. While starting tackle Alaric Jackson serves a one-game suspension that could invite pressure, Stafford demonstrated his elite passing upside against Buffalo, producing over 320 yards and three scores when kept clean.

Facing a 1-4 Arizona team in an expected high-scoring home contest, our models project Stafford for 282 passing yards and 2.5 passing touchdowns (21.2 fantasy points). With his start rate surging to 84% across leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups as a dependable option with high weekly upside.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 18 hrs ago
Latest News Matthew Stafford
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Performance Patrick Mahomes
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
22550.02000
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Matthew Stafford
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
38374.13000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
70068.632100
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
Redzone Touches Patrick Mahomes

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Redzone Touches Matthew Stafford

Redzone information only applies to RB, WR, TE.

Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Patrick Mahomes
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
65%
+60.45 compared to last week
OWN/START Matthew Stafford
OWN
100%
+0.6 compared to last week
START
84%
+12.09 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Patrick Mahomes
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Matthew Stafford
3rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Patrick Mahomes

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 9th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 83.58 total points (20.90 avg).
  • Currently 58.38 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.9 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 20 in pass yards with 1037 (259.25 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass tds with 9 (2.25 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among QB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -220, TDs: +1, INTs: EVEN
  • He has recorded plenty of deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3825, PASS TDS: 28, RUSH YDS: 280, RUSH TDS: 4
Breakdown Matthew Stafford

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 3rd among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 88.98 total points (17.80 avg).
  • Currently 52.98 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.7 PPG.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 3 in pass yards with 1572 (314.40 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among QB.
  • Top 10 in pass tds with 9 (1.80 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among QB.
  • Top 3 in pass completions with 139 (27.80 per game) and is currently ranked 1st.
  • Top 3 in interceptions with 6 (1.20 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: +69, TDs: -2, INTs: +4
  • He has recorded some deep balls down the field. If your league gives out bonuses for long TD passes then he has some added value.
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 4450, PASS TDS: 29, RUSH YDS: 25, RUSH TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Patrick Mahomes

No Injury Reported

Injury Matthew Stafford

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Patrick Mahomes

Week 6
Kansas City Chiefs VS Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.80323.60841104.02
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 26.00 total points (5.20 avg).
  • Currently 33 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 323.60 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 593 (118.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1025 (205.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 4 (0.80 per game) and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.80 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +102.31, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -9, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.66,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Matchups Matthew Stafford

Week 6
Los Angeles Rams VS Arizona Cardinals

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
32.40380.20731102.36
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 16.00 total points (3.20 avg).
  • Currently 43 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 26th in rush defense with 639 (127.80 per game).
  • Ranked 24th in pass defense with 1262 (252.40 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 32.40 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +21.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +13.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 30.5, YDS/G: 380.1
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Patrick Mahomes
16.65
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Matthew Stafford
16.17
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Patrick Mahomes
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2018 KC 16 5097 66% 50 12 113.8 272 2 4
2019 KC 14 4031 66% 26 5 105.3 218 2 4
2020 KC 15 4740 66% 38 6 108.2 308 2 2
2021 KC 16 4839 66% 37 13 98.5 381 2 4
2022 KC 16 5250 67% 41 12 105.2 358 4 0
2023 KC 16 4184 67% 27 14 92.6 389 0 3
2024 KC 16 3928 68% 26 11 93.5 307 2 0
2025 KC 15 3939 63% 22 12 88.6 452 5 0
2026 KC 4 1037 64% 9 2 106.2 41 1 0
ON PACE 18 4667 64% 41 9 106.2 185 5 0
3-YEAR AVG 18 4594 66% 29 13 92.7 457 3 2
Totals 142 40146 66% 295 92 100.7 3017 23 20
Career Matthew Stafford
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2009 DET 10 2267 53% 13 20 61.0 108 2 1
2010 DET 3 535 59% 6 1 91.3 11 1 1
2011 DET 15 4518 64% 36 14 96.6 78 0 1
2012 DET 16 5485 60% 25 19 81.6 128 4 4
2013 DET 16 4647 59% 29 19 84.1 74 2 4
2014 DET 16 4247 60% 22 12 85.6 93 2 2
2015 DET 16 4262 67% 32 13 97.0 159 1 3
2016 DET 16 4327 65% 24 10 93.3 207 2 4
2017 DET 16 4446 66% 29 10 99.3 98 0 13
2018 DET 16 3777 66% 21 11 89.9 71 0 8
2019 DET 8 2499 64% 19 5 106.0 66 0 6
2020 DET 16 4084 64% 26 10 96.3 112 0 1
2021 LAR 16 4886 67% 41 17 102.9 43 0 2
2022 LAR 9 2087 68% 10 8 87.4 9 1 3
2023 LAR 15 3965 63% 24 11 92.5 65 0 0
2024 LAR 16 3762 66% 20 8 93.7 41 0 2
2025 LAR 16 5284 65% 52 9 108.9 1 0 3
2026 LAR 5 1572 64% 9 6 88.3 21 0 0
ON PACE 18 5659 64% 32 22 88.3 76 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 4536 65% 33 9 100.1 37 0 2
Totals 251 68182 63% 447 203 92.7 1404 15 59
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