Josh Allen vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Josh Allen finished the 2025 season at 22.0 PPG over 17 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Matthew Stafford clocked in at 21.1 across 17 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams. A 0.9-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Matthew Stafford (4707 passing yards, 46 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One scheduling note: Josh Allen is off Week 12 and Matthew Stafford Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
