Brock Purdy vs Patrick Mahomes: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

AstroLineup recommends starting Brock Purdy over Patrick Mahomes. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

Brock Purdy

QB · SF

Patrick Mahomes

QB · KC

Verdict · Week 4

▲ Start Purdy

AstroScore

18.7

Projected Points

19.9

ECR Rank

vs DEN ★★★★★

Matchup

@ LV ★★★★★

★ Why start Purdy over Mahomes?

→Mahomes leads the numbers — Mahomes projects ~1.2 points more and ranks higher at #2, but Purdy's neutral cosmic conditions versus Mahomes's challenging week could shift the advantage to Purdy

→Purdy steady, Mahomes strained — Purdy's week looks uneventful, while Mahomes faces pressure that may lead him to force plays and make more mistakes.

Purdy’s stars50 · Neutral

No cosmic push either way, so trust his 18.7-point projection

Quiet chart

No significant planetary activity this week. Astrology is not a factor; go by his projection and matchup.

Mahomes’s stars30 · Weak

Lean toward him falling short of his 19.9-point projection

MarsDrive & physicality▼ Moderate drag

Mars adds competitive pressure that can tip into impatience under pass rush or tight coverage. Expect a higher chance of forced throws, off-platform attempts, and turnover-worthy plays.

Minor factors: Moon (mood & rhythm) ▼ slight drag

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