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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Mac Jones

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. Mac Jones (11.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Mac Jones as depth.

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

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QBBuffalo Bills#1PPG LEADER

Josh Allen

PPG

22.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,668

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

579

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Mac Jones

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22.8 PPG11.8 PPG

16 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Mac Jones: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two quarterbacks. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) averaged 22.8 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Mac Jones (San Francisco 49ers, 11.8 PPG) by 11.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Josh Allen carries a 11.0-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 Mac Jones (2151 passing yards, 13 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: Josh Allen is off Week 7 and Mac Jones Week 14. 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. Mac Jones is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Josh Allen (age 29) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Mac Jones (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Mac Jones by a projected 187 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAllenJones

PPG (Half-PPR)22.811.8

Games Played1611

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)365130

Passing Yards3,6682,151

Passing TDs2513

Pass Yds/Game229.3195.5

Rushing Yards57960

Rushing TDs140

Total TDs3913

TDs/Game2.41.2

Age2927

Experience7 yrs4 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 points per game. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 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 Josh Allen or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Josh Allen and Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

When are Josh Allen and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Josh Allen or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Mac Jones by 11.0 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.