Baker Mayfield 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 275 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 24 vs 118
- More points per game: 22.0 vs 16.6
Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Josh Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (QB1 to QB19). Josh Allen typically comes off the board first, around pick 21 (round 2) to Baker Mayfield's pick 145. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Josh Allen at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game) versus Baker Mayfield at 275.
Last season Josh Allen carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 112 touches to Baker Mayfield's 55), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. 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 | Mayfield | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 275 | 362 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 22.0 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #118 | #24 |
| ADP | 145 | 21 |
| Positional rank | QB12 | QB1 |
| Snap share | 97% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 31 |
| Age | 31 | 30 |
| Bye week | 10 | 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: Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen in 2026?
Josh Allen is a clear call over Baker Mayfield for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen?
Josh Allen carries the higher 2026 projection at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game), compared with 275 for Baker Mayfield.
Where are Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen being drafted?
Josh Allen has an ADP around pick 21 (round 2), while Baker Mayfield goes closer to pick 145 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Allen (QB1) ahead of Baker Mayfield (QB19) for 2026.
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