Head to head · QB · 2026

Josh Allen vs Joe Burrow

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: 85.0 points of value over replacement separate them (116.1 vs 31.1).

The draft market agrees: Josh Allen goes first at ADP 27.6 vs 47.4 for Joe Burrow.

Josh Allen Joe Burrow Edge
Team BUF CIN
Overall rank #10 #45 Allen by 35
Position rank QB1 QB4
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 379.3 294.3 Allen +85.0 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) 116.1 31.1 Allen +85.0
Market ADP 27.6 47.4 Burrow +19.8 cheaper

Should I draft Josh Allen or Joe Burrow in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Allen. He projects 379.3 fantasy points with 116.1 value over replacement, vs 294.3 points and 31.1 for Joe Burrow (QB, PPR).