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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Josh Allen vs Spencer Rattler

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. Spencer Rattler (11.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Josh Allen as the starter and Spencer Rattler 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

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Allen

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

22.8 PPG11.0 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Allen: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #1 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Josh Allen is producing at 104% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Josh Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Allen vs Spencer Rattler: Who Should You Start?

Josh Allen and Spencer Rattler are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Buffalo Bills quarterback averaged 22.8 PPG in 2025, a full 11.8 points per game ahead of Spencer Rattler's 11.0 with the New Orleans Saints. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A 11.8-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 Spencer Rattler (1586 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.

Josh Allen has his bye in Week 7, and Spencer Rattler rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Josh Allen at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Spencer Rattler 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. Spencer Rattler (age 25) 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 Spencer Rattler by a projected 201 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Allen played 16 games in 2025 compared to Spencer Rattler's 9. 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.
•Spencer Rattler is 4 years younger than Josh Allen (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAllenRattler

PPG (Half-PPR)22.811.0

Games Played169

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)36599

Passing Yards3,6681,586

Passing TDs258

Pass Yds/Game229.3176.2

Rushing Yards579167

Rushing TDs140

Total TDs398

TDs/Game2.40.9

Age2925

Experience7 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

Josh Allen outscored Spencer Rattler by 11.8 PPG in 2025 (22.8 to 11.0). 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 Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Allen has the edge at 22.8 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 11.8 points per game.

When are Josh Allen and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Allen (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Josh Allen or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Josh Allen outscored Spencer Rattler by 11.8 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.