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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jared Goff 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 22.8 PPG and 4,247 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jared Goff (17.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Jared Goff as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBDetroit Lions#12

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass 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

Jared Goff

Josh Allen

Head to Head

17.5 PPG22.8 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jared Goff is producing at 80% 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.

Jared Goff vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.5 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) came in at 22.8 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Josh Allen carries a 5.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jared Goff (4564 passing yards, 34 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: Jared Goff is off Week 8 and Josh Allen Week 7. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Josh Allen at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jared Goff is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. 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 Jared Goff by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Josh Allen's 16. That durability gap means Jared Goff 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoffAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)17.522.8

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)298365

Passing Yards4,5643,668

Passing TDs3425

Pass Yds/Game268.5229.3

Rushing Yards45579

Rushing TDs014

Total TDs3439

TDs/Game2.02.4

Age3129

Experience9 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 points per game. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jared Goff or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Jared Goff's 17.5 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 Jared Goff and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 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 5.3 points per game.

When are Jared Goff and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jared Goff (DET) 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 Jared Goff or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Jared Goff by 5.3 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.