Head to head · QB · 2026

Josh Allen vs Drake Maye

Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.

The model's pick
Josh Allen

The model takes Josh Allen, and it isn't close — 51.0 points of value over replacement separate them (116.1 vs 65.1).

The draft market agrees: Josh Allen goes first at ADP 28.5 vs 65.1 for Drake Maye.

Josh Allen Drake Maye
Team BUF NWE
Overall rank #9 #26
Position rank QB1 QB3
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 379.3 328.3
Value over replacement (VBD) 116.1 65.1
Market ADP 28.5 65.1

Should I draft Josh Allen or Drake Maye in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Allen. He projects 379.3 fantasy points with 116.1 value over replacement, vs 328.3 points and 65.1 for Drake Maye (QB, PPR).