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Baker Mayfield vs Josh Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

QBTampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield

PPG

16.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,693

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBBuffalo BillsPPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.0

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

16.6 PPG22.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Baker Mayfield vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?

Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Baker Mayfield averaged 16.6 PPG across 17 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Josh Allen posted 22.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Buffalo Bills.

A 5.4-PPG gap gives Josh Allen the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Baker Mayfield (3693 passing yards, 26 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Baker Mayfield sits Week 11 while Josh Allen is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Josh Allen outscored Baker Mayfield by 5.4 PPG in 2025 (22.0 to 16.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.0 PPG compared to Baker Mayfield's 16.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Baker Mayfield averaged 16.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Baker Mayfield (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Baker Mayfield by 5.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.