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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Josh AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 22.8 PPG to Brock Purdy's 19.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Allen is the better play on a neutral week. 22.8 PPG with 4,247 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brock Purdy at 19.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Josh Allen higher, but do not fade Brock Purdy entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6

Brock Purdy

PPG

19.7

Games

Pass Yds

2,167

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

147

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBBuffalo Bills#1PPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Brock Purdy

Josh Allen

Head to Head

19.7 PPG22.8 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Josh Allen at 104%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Josh Allen: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brock Purdy and Josh Allen for your lineup, you are not alone. Brock Purdy finished the 2025 season at 19.7 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Josh Allen averaged 22.8 for the Buffalo Bills (16 games).

That 3.1-point weekly advantage for Josh Allen is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Brock Purdy (2167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Brock Purdy has his bye in Week 8, and Josh Allen rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Allen is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Brock Purdy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Josh Allen (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Brock Purdy by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Josh Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Allen scored 39 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Josh Allen added 579 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Brock Purdy is 4 years younger than Josh Allen (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Purdy vs Josh Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Purdy	Josh Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	19.7	22.8
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	177	365
Passing Yards	2,167	3,668
Passing TDs	20	25
Pass Yds/Game	240.8	229.3
Rushing Yards	147	579
Rushing TDs	3	14
Total TDs	23	39
TDs/Game	2.6	2.4
Age	26	30
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Allen at 22.8 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Brock Purdy's 19.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brock Purdy or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Brock Purdy's 19.7 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 Brock Purdy and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Brock Purdy by 3.1 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.