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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Justin HerbertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 22.8 PPG to Justin Herbert's 17.9 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. Justin Herbert at 17.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Josh Allen higher, but do not fade Justin Herbert entirely.

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

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QBBuffalo Bills#1PPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Justin Herbert

Head to Head

22.8 PPG17.9 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Justin Herbert at 81%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Justin Herbert: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Josh Allen and Justin Herbert is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills quarterback put up 22.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 17.9 in 16. A 4.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.9 points favors Josh Allen, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both are dual-threat quarterbacks. Josh Allen added 579 rushing yards and Justin Herbert chipped in 498, which gives them a higher weekly floor than traditional pocket passers when defenses take away the deep ball. That rushing production is the biggest reason their ceilings look different from drop-back QBs, and it is the stat that typically separates them on tough passing matchups.

Both share a Week 7 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Allen is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justin Herbert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Josh Allen (age 30) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Herbert (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Justin Herbert by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Allen vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Allen	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	22.8	17.9
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	365	286
Passing Yards	3,668	3,727
Passing TDs	25	26
Pass Yds/Game	229.3	232.9
Rushing Yards	579	498
Rushing TDs	14	2
Total TDs	39	28
TDs/Game	2.4	1.8
Age	30	28
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

22.8 PPG for Josh Allen versus 17.9 for Justin Herbert in 2025. The baseline favors Josh Allen, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Allen or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Justin Herbert's 17.9 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 Josh Allen and Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Josh Allen and Justin Herbert share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Josh Allen and Justin Herbert share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Josh Allen or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Justin Herbert by 4.9 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.