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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Daniels vs Josh Allen

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Josh Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Josh Allen outscored Jayden Daniels by 6.5 PPG in 2025 with 39 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Josh Allen is the clear pick. Jayden Daniels profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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QBWashington Commanders#17

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 12

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

Jayden Daniels

Josh Allen

Head to Head

16.3 PPG22.8 PPG

7 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jayden Daniels is producing at 74% 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.

Jayden Daniels vs Josh Allen: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Josh Allen put up 22.8 fantasy points per game for the Buffalo Bills in 2025, while Jayden Daniels managed 16.3 across 7 games with the Washington Commanders. A 6.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

That 6.5-point weekly advantage for Josh Allen is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jayden Daniels (1262 passing yards, 8 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jayden Daniels sits Week 12 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

Josh Allen is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jayden Daniels is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Daniels (age 25) 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 Jayden Daniels by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. 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.
•Jayden Daniels is 4 years younger than Josh Allen (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatDanielsAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)16.322.8

Games Played716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)114365

Passing Yards1,2623,668

Passing TDs825

Pass Yds/Game180.3229.3

Rushing Yards278579

Rushing TDs214

Total TDs1039

TDs/Game1.42.4

Age2529

Experience1 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Allen at 22.8 PPG, 6.5 points per game above Jayden Daniels's 16.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Jayden Daniels's 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels and Josh Allen average in 2025?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Josh Allen averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Jayden Daniels and Josh Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 12, and Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Daniels or Josh Allen a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Jayden Daniels by 6.5 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.