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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jaxson Dart 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. Jaxson Dart (17.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Jaxson Dart as depth.

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

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QBNew York Giants#14

Jaxson Dart

PPG

17.3

Games

Pass Yds

2,272

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

487

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

Jaxson Dart

Josh Allen

Head to Head

17.3 PPG22.8 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% 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.

Jaxson Dart vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) finished the 2025 season averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game in 14 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 5.5-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.

Both are dual-threat quarterbacks. Jaxson Dart added 487 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: Jaxson Dart 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

If you can acquire Josh Allen at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jaxson Dart is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaxson Dart (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 Jaxson Dart by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jaxson Dart's 14. 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.
•Jaxson Dart is 6 years younger than Josh Allen (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatDartAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)17.322.8

Games Played1416

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)242365

Passing Yards2,2723,668

Passing TDs1525

Pass Yds/Game162.3229.3

Rushing Yards487579

Rushing TDs914

Total TDs2439

TDs/Game1.72.4

Age2329

Experience-7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 points per game. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Jaxson Dart's 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxson Dart (NYG) 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 Jaxson Dart or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Jaxson Dart by 5.5 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.