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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Josh Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

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. Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Josh Allen higher, but do not fade Drake Maye entirely.

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

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QBNew England Patriots#2

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

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

Drake Maye

Josh Allen

Head to Head

20.7 PPG22.8 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Josh Allen at 104%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Drake Maye vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Drake Maye and Josh Allen is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots quarterback put up 20.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills averaged 22.8 in 16. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 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. Drake Maye added 450 rushing yards and Josh Allen chipped in 579, 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake Maye sits Week 14 while Josh Allen is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Drake Maye (age 23) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Josh Allen (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Drake Maye by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Josh Allen's 16. That durability gap means Drake Maye 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.
•Drake Maye is 6 years younger than Josh Allen (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatMayeAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)20.722.8

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)352365

Passing Yards4,3943,668

Passing TDs3125

Pass Yds/Game258.5229.3

Rushing Yards450579

Rushing TDs414

Total TDs3539

TDs/Game2.12.4

Age2329

Experience1 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

22.8 PPG for Josh Allen versus 20.7 for Drake Maye 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 Drake Maye or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Drake Maye's 20.7 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 Drake Maye and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Drake Maye and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake Maye (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake Maye or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Drake Maye by 2.1 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.