Drake Maye 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 321 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 24 vs 36
- More points per game: 22.0 vs 21.2
Drake Maye and Josh Allen are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Josh Allen holds the edge in expert consensus (QB1 to QB3). Josh Allen typically comes off the board first, around pick 21 (round 2) to Drake Maye's pick 49. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Josh Allen at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game) versus Drake Maye at 321.
Last season Josh Allen carried the heavier workload (98% snap share, 112 touches to Drake Maye's 104), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Drake Maye is the younger option (age 24), 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 | Maye | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 321 | 362 |
| Points / game | 21.2 | 22.0 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #36 | #24 |
| ADP | 49 | 21 |
| Positional rank | QB2 | QB1 |
| Snap share | 97% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 31 |
| Age | 24 | 30 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Drake Maye or Josh Allen.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Drake Maye or Josh Allen in 2026?
Josh Allen is a clear call over Drake Maye for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
Josh Allen carries the higher 2026 projection at 362 PPR points (21.3 per game), compared with 321 for Drake Maye.
Where are Drake Maye and Josh Allen being drafted?
Josh Allen has an ADP around pick 21 (round 2), while Drake Maye goes closer to pick 49 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, Drake Maye or Josh Allen?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Allen (QB1) ahead of Drake Maye (QB3) for 2026.
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