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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Russell Wilson

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. Russell Wilson (14.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Russell Wilson 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

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

22.8 PPG14.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Russell Wilson: 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 Russell Wilson managed 14.2 across 14 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A 8.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the quarterback position.

Josh Allen carries a 8.6-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 Russell Wilson (2890 passing yards, 18 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: Josh Allen sits Week 7 while Russell Wilson is off Week 9. 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. Russell Wilson 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. Russell Wilson (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 Russell Wilson by a projected 146 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Russell Wilson'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAllenWilson

PPG (Half-PPR)22.814.2

Games Played1614

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)365199

Passing Yards3,6682,890

Passing TDs2518

Pass Yds/Game229.3206.4

Rushing Yards579155

Rushing TDs142

Total TDs3920

TDs/Game2.41.4

Age29-

Experience7 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Josh Allen holds the PPG edge with elite output at 22.8 points per game. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 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 Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Josh Allen and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Allen or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Russell Wilson by 8.6 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.