Josh Allen vs Justin Herbert: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Josh Allen and Justin Herbert is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills quarterback put up 22.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 17.9 in 16. A 4.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.9 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. Josh Allen added 579 rushing yards and Justin Herbert chipped in 498, 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.
One scheduling note: Josh Allen is off Week 7 and Justin Herbert Week 12. 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.
