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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Shedeur Sanders

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. Shedeur Sanders (10.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Shedeur Sanders 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

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

22.8 PPG10.6 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Shedeur Sanders: 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 Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns, 10.6 PPG) by 12.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 12.2-PPG gap gives Josh Allen the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Josh Allen offers meaningful rushing upside with 579 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Shedeur Sanders (1400 passing yards, 7 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 Shedeur Sanders Week 9. 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. Shedeur Sanders 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. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Josh Allen outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 207 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Shedeur Sanders's 8. 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.
•Shedeur Sanders is 5 years younger than Josh Allen (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAllenSanders

PPG (Half-PPR)22.810.6

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)36585

Passing Yards3,6681,400

Passing TDs257

Pass Yds/Game229.3175.0

Rushing Yards579169

Rushing TDs141

Total TDs398

TDs/Game2.41.0

Age2924

Experience7 yrs-

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 9

Summary

Josh Allen outscored Shedeur Sanders by 12.2 PPG in 2025 (22.8 to 10.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Allen or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 12.2 points per game.

When are Josh Allen and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Josh Allen or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Shedeur Sanders by 12.2 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.