Aaron Rodgers vs Josh Allen
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Josh Allen- Higher projection: 362 vs 177 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 24 vs 196
- More points per game: 22.0 vs 14.6
Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Josh Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (QB1 to QB28). Josh Allen typically comes off the board first, around pick 21 (round 2) to Aaron Rodgers's pick 229. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Josh Allen at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game) versus Aaron Rodgers at 177.
Last season Josh Allen carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 112 touches to Aaron Rodgers's 22), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Josh Allen is the younger option (age 30), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Josh Allen is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Rodgers | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 177 | 362 |
| Points / game | 14.6 | 22.0 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #196 | #24 |
| ADP | 229 | 21 |
| Positional rank | QB18 | QB1 |
| Snap share | 95% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 31 |
| Age | 42 | 30 |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen in 2026?
Josh Allen is a clear call over Aaron Rodgers for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen?
Josh Allen carries the higher 2026 projection at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game), compared with 177 for Aaron Rodgers.
Where are Aaron Rodgers and Josh Allen being drafted?
Josh Allen has an ADP around pick 21 (round 2), while Aaron Rodgers goes closer to pick 229 (round 20).
Who is ranked higher, Aaron Rodgers or Josh Allen?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Allen (QB1) ahead of Aaron Rodgers (QB28) for 2026.
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