Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
Who to start in Week 1, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Josh Allen — 112 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Josh Allen
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| Josh Allen | Lamar Jackson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 112 of 113 experts rank Josh Allen ahead · 1 rank Lamar Jackson ahead | QB1#1–#2edge | QB3#2–#7 |
| Week 1 | QB3#1–#7 | QB3#1–#6 |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 19.6 | 19.6 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 28 #26 overalledge | 24 #31 overall |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 7 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 1, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Josh Allen is QB3 (range #1–#7) and Lamar Jackson is QB3 (range #1–#6) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?
- Josh Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Josh Allen QB1 (range #1–#2) vs Lamar Jackson QB3 (range #2–#7). 112 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Josh Allen for Lamar Jackson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Josh Allen is ranked #26 overall and Lamar Jackson #31, so Josh Allen carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.