Josh Allen Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 30
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 237 lb
- Experience
- 9th season
- Drafted
- 2018 R1, #7
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 32.0
- Pos rank
- QB1
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Patriots, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 29th vs. QBs, tough
Josh Allen Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
32.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Josh Allen's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two top-5 weeks and one mid-range start. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 1, Win,at HOU,35.7,QB2
- Week 2, Win,vs DET,40.8,QB1
- Week 3, Win,vs LAC,19.5,QB17
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs NE,ToughPatriots vs. QBs
- Week 5, Oct 12,at LAR,NeutralRams vs. QBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at LV,NeutralRaiders vs. QBs
- Week 7,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to QBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Josh Allen?
Allen is averaging 32.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 786 passing yards, 5 TD and 2 INT, plus 114 rushing yards. That ranks QB1, which makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues.
His fantasy points per play (0.84) is in the 92nd percentile among QBs, the best of his efficiency marks; his completion rate (65.1%) is the weakest, in the 46th. His most-targeted receivers have been DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid.
His best week was QB1 in Week 2 against the Lions (40.8 points); his worst, QB17 in Week 3 against the Chargers (19.5). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Dolphins (6th vs. QBs) in Week 11.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Allen ranks among all QBs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every QB with at least 60 pass attempts in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Completion rate
65.1%46th percentile, about average
Yards per attempt
9.188th percentile, above average
TD rate
5.8%62nd percentile, about average
Fantasy points per play
0.8492nd percentile, above average
Josh Allen 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Texans | W 36–31 | 35.7 | QB2 |
| 2 | vs Lions | W 41–31 | 40.8 | QB1 |
| 3 | vs Chargers | W 24–16 | 19.5 | QB17 |
| Total | 3–0 | 95.9 | QB1 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BUF | 3 | 786 | 5 | 2 | 114 | 95.9 | 32.0 | — |
| 2025 | BUF | 17 | 3,668 | 25 | 10 | 579 | 374.6 | 22.0 | QB1 |
| 2024 | BUF | 17 | 3,731 | 28 | 6 | 531 | 385.0 | 22.6 | QB2 |
| 2023 | BUF | 17 | 4,306 | 29 | 18 | 524 | 410.6 | 24.2 | QB1 |
| 2022 | BUF | 17 | 4,316 | 35 | 14 | 776 | 409.2 | 24.1 | QB2 |
| Career | 132 | 30,921 | 225 | 96 | 4,849 | 2977.7 | 22.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The rushing equity is the floor that makes him matchup-proof, with 500-plus yards and a dozen-plus scores on the ground in each of the last three seasons. A deeper receiver room should lift his aerial volume after years of thin perimeter help. Treat him as a back-half second-round pick in single-quarterback formats and the unquestioned first selection in superflex builds. Behind him on the depth chart: Kyle Allen. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 4. Injury history
- 2025footPlayed through
- 2025left kneePlayed through
- 2025right wristPlayed through
- 2025right footPlayed through
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Josh Allen Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Josh Allen in Week 4?
Josh Allen is a weekly starter in one-QB leagues for Week 4 against the Patriots, as the QB1 in PPR total points this season (32.0 a game). The Patriots rank 29th in PPR points allowed to QBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Allen.
How many fantasy points is Josh Allen averaging in 2026?
Josh Allen is averaging 32.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 95.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 19.5 points.
Where does Josh Allen rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Josh Allen ranks QB1 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in one-QB leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Josh Allen worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Josh Allen is a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Josh Allen's fantasy football role?
Josh Allen is the Bills' starting QB, with Kyle Allen behind him. He is averaging 28.7 pass attempts and 9.3 carries a game in 2026.
What are Josh Allen's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Josh Allen's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Patriots (29th in PPR points allowed to QBs, tough), Week 5 at the Rams (21st in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral) and Week 6 at the Raiders (18th in PPR points allowed to QBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Josh Allen been in fantasy football this season?
Josh Allen has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 11.1 points around his 32.0-point average.
What is Josh Allen's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Josh Allen's floor has been 19.5 PPR points (Week 3, QB17) and his ceiling 40.8 (Week 2, QB1). His median week has been 35.7 points. See Allen's full game log.
Josh Allen 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Buffalo BillsTouchdowns account for 58% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Passing
- Yards
- 786
- Comp %
- 65.1%
- TD
- 5
- INT
- 2
56/86 Comp/Att9.1 Y/A104.1 Rating
Rushing
- Yards
- 114
- TD
- 6
28 Att4.1 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 95.9
- Pos rank
- QB1
40.8 Best Week 2 vs DET19.5 Worst Week 3 vs LAC
Advanced Passing Stats
Allen works the short and intermediate areas more than most QBs and holds the ball longer than most.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| EPA per play | +0.29 | 83rd | +0.17 | 93rd |
| Success rate | 49.6% | 71st | 48.9% | 80th |
| Completion rate | 65.1% | 51st | 69.3% | 93rd |
| Yards per attempt | 9.1 | 94th | 8.0 | 88th |
| TD rate | 5.8% | 60th | 5.4% | 80th |
| Usage | ||||
| Pass attempts per game | 28.7 | 40th | 28.8 | 43rd |
| Style | ||||
| Time to throw | — | — | 2.89s | 68th |
| Air yards per attempt | 10.3 | 100th | 7.3 | 28th |
| Deep-attempt rate | 16.0% | 83rd | 10.4% | 35th |
| Context | ||||
| Completion % over expected | +4.5 | 69th | +3.5 | 85th |
| Pressure rate | 23.8% | 31st | 18.0% | 83rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 36 qualified QBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 41. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Allen gains a lot per attempt and adds value per play.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 28.7 pass attempts and 9.3 carries a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
32.0
Fantasy PPG
262
Pass yds/g
1.7
Pass TD/g
Josh Allen career stats by season
| Season | GP | Cmp | Att | Pass yds | TD | INT | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 56 | 86 | 786 | 5 | 2 | 114 | 95.9 | 32.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 319 | 460 | 3,668 | 25 | 10 | 579 | 374.6 | 22.0 | QB1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 307 | 483 | 3,731 | 28 | 6 | 531 | 385.0 | 22.6 | QB2 |
| 2023 | 17 | 385 | 579 | 4,306 | 29 | 18 | 524 | 410.6 | 24.2 | QB1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 362 | 573 | 4,316 | 35 | 14 | 776 | 409.2 | 24.1 | QB2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 409 | 645 | 4,407 | 36 | 15 | 763 | 409.6 | 24.1 | QB1 |
| 2020 | 16 | 396 | 572 | 4,544 | 37 | 10 | 421 | 397.1 | 24.8 | QB1 |
| 2019 | 16 | 271 | 461 | 3,089 | 20 | 9 | 510 | 283.6 | 17.7 | QB8 |
| 2018 | 12 | 169 | 320 | 2,074 | 10 | 12 | 631 | 212.1 | 17.7 | QB21 |
| Career | 132 | 2,674 | 4,179 | 30,921 | 225 | 96 | 4,849 | 2977.7 | 22.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
22.7
Career PPG
131 games over 9 seasons
96%
Availability
Share of team games he played
66%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a QB1
9.5
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, high
Allen has averaged 22.7 fantasy points per game over 131 games and 9 seasons, with seven top-12 finishes (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
So far in 2026 he is at 32.0 per game, up 8.6 from 2025. His volume has held at about 28.7 pass attempts a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His most-targeted receivers this season have been DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Allen's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 4,544Pass yards2020
- 37Pass TD2020
- 410.6Fantasy pts2023 · QB1
- 30,921Career pass yds2018–2026
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Josh Allen Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Josh Allen have in 2026?
Josh Allen has 95.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 32.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks QB1 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many passing yards does Josh Allen have this season?
Josh Allen has 786 passing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 262 a game over 3 games, on 56 of 86 completions. His high was 334 yards, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many passing touchdowns does Josh Allen have this season?
Josh Allen has thrown 5 touchdown passes in 2026 through Week 4 and run for 6 more touchdowns, 11 total.
How many interceptions has Josh Allen thrown this season?
Josh Allen has thrown 2 interceptions in 2026 through Week 4, one every 43 attempts, against 5 touchdown passes.
What is Josh Allen's completion percentage?
Josh Allen is completing 65.1% of his passes in 2026, 56 of 86, at 9.1 yards per attempt.
How many rushing yards does Josh Allen have this season?
Josh Allen has 114 rushing yards on 28 carries in 2026 through Week 4, with 6 rushing touchdowns. His high was 69 yards, in Week 2 against the Lions.
How many games has Josh Allen played in 2026?
Josh Allen has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Josh Allen's stats last season?
In 2025, Josh Allen completed 319 of 460 passes for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, adding 579 rushing yards in 17 games. That was 374.6 PPR points (22.0 per game), a QB1 finish.
What are Josh Allen's career NFL stats?
Across 9 seasons and 132 games, Josh Allen has 30,921 passing yards, 225 touchdown passes and 96 interceptions, plus 4,849 rushing yards, for 2977.7 PPR fantasy points (22.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Josh Allen have in his career?
Josh Allen has thrown 225 touchdown passes and run for 85 touchdowns in his NFL career, 312 in all, over 132 games.
How many career passing yards does Josh Allen have?
Josh Allen has 30,921 career passing yards over 9 seasons, on 2,674 completions in 4,179 attempts.
Josh Allen Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
32.0
Pass yds/g
262
Pass TD/g
1.7
Cmp %
65.1%
Rush yds/g
38
Across 3 games in 2026, Josh Allen has averaged 262 passing yards, 1.7 passing touchdowns and 32.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Josh Allen has finished as a top-12 QB in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against DET (40.8 points); the lowest was Week 3 against LAC (19.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOU6th | W 36-31 | 35.7 | 20/29 | 334 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 2 | QB2 |
Week 1 · HOU · W 36-31 · 35.7 pts
How the 35.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DET1st | W 41-31 | 40.8 | 20/31 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 2 | QB1 |
Week 2 · DET · W 41-31 · 40.8 pts
How the 40.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAC8th | W 24-16 | 19.5 | 16/26 | 204 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 2 | QB17 |
Week 3 · LAC · W 24-16 · 19.5 pts
How the 19.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Two QB1 weeks and one QB2 week. For a quarterback ranked QB1 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between QB1 and QB17.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win vs. the Chargers
16/26, 204 yds, 0 TD, 2 INT. 8 carries, 22 yds, 2 TD. 1 fumble lost.
14 of his 26 throws went to DJ Moore (10 targets) and Ty Johnson (4). At 7.8 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. Two interceptions and one lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
20/31, 248 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT. 14 carries, 69 yds, 2 TD.
14 of his 31 throws went to Dalton Kincaid (8 targets) and Keon Coleman (6), and his TD passes went to Joshua Palmer, Dawson Knox and Kincaid. At 8.0 yards per attempt, most of it came underneath. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
QB1 week at Houston
20/29, 334 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT. 6 carries, 23 yds, 2 TD.
14 of his 29 throws went to DJ Moore (8 targets) and Dalton Kincaid (6), and his TD passes went to Moore and Joshua Palmer. His most efficient game of the season at 11.5 yards per attempt. A clean, mistake-free start that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (32.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots
View matchup — Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams
View matchup — Buffalo Bills vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup — Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens
Josh Allen Game Log 2019
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
17.7
Pass yds/g
193
Pass TD/g
1.3
Cmp %
58.8%
Rush yds/g
32
Across 16 games in 2019, Josh Allen has averaged 193 passing yards, 1.3 passing touchdowns and 17.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Josh Allen has finished as a top-12 QB in 8 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 14. The best week was Week 11 against MIA (33.8 points); the lowest was Week 17 against NYJ (0.2).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CMP/ATT | PASS YDS | PASS TD | INT | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYJ29th | 16.0 | 24/37 | 254 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 1 | QB17 |
Week 1 · NYJ · 16.0 pts
How the 16.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYG5th | 22.2 | 19/30 | 253 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 1 | QB7 |
Week 2 · NYG · 22.2 pts
How the 22.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CIN7th | 17.3 | 23/36 | 243 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 46 | 0 | QB18 |
Week 3 · CIN · 17.3 pts
How the 17.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | NE30th | 10.7 | 13/28 | 153 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 1 | QB21 |
Week 4 · NE · 10.7 pts
How the 10.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | TEN6th | 18.5 | 23/32 | 219 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 0 | QB11 |
Week 5 · TEN · 18.5 pts
How the 18.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | MIA9th | 21.3 | 16/26 | 202 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0 | QB8 |
Week 7 · MIA · 21.3 pts
How the 21.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | PHI12th | 14.3 | 16/34 | 169 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 0 | QB18 |
Week 8 · PHI · 14.3 pts
How the 14.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | WAS8th | 15.6 | 14/20 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 | QB16 |
Week 9 · WAS · 15.6 pts
How the 15.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | CLE14th | 24.4 | 22/41 | 266 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 2 | QB6 |
Week 10 · CLE · 24.4 pts
How the 24.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | MIA9th | 33.8 | 21/33 | 256 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 56 | 1 | QB1 |
Week 11 · MIA · 33.8 pts
How the 33.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | DEN20th | 20.0 | 15/25 | 185 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 56 | 0 | QB10 |
Week 12 · DEN · 20.0 pts
How the 20.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | DAL19th | 22.5 | 19/24 | 231 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 1 | QB8 |
Week 13 · DAL · 22.5 pts
How the 22.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | BAL31st | 8.7 | 17/39 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | QB32 |
Week 14 · BAL · 8.7 pts
How the 8.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | PIT32nd | 17.4 | 13/25 | 139 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 1 | QB16 |
Week 15 · PIT · 17.4 pts
How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | NE30th | 20.6 | 13/26 | 208 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 0 | QB10 |
Week 16 · NE · 20.6 pts
How the 20.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | NYJ29th | 0.2 | 3/5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | QB35 |
Week 17 · NYJ · 0.2 pts
How the 0.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to QBs across 2019: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Josh Allen Game Log FAQ
How did Josh Allen do in his last game?
Josh Allen scored 19.5 PPR points in Week 3 against the Chargers, a 24–16 win, a QB17 finish. He completed 16 of 26 passes for 204 yards with 2 interceptions, and ran 8 times for 22 yards and 2 touchdowns. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score in his last game?
Josh Allen scored 19.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Chargers, a QB17 finish for the week. That was 12.5 below his season average of 32.0.
How many passing yards did Josh Allen have in his last game?
Josh Allen threw for 204 yards in Week 3 against the Chargers, completing 16 of 26 passes, and added 22 rushing yards.
How many touchdowns did Josh Allen throw in his last game?
Josh Allen threw no touchdown passes in Week 3 against the Chargers with 2 interceptions, and ran for 2 more touchdowns.
What were Josh Allen's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Lions, a 41–31 win, Josh Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 14 times for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. That was 40.8 PPR points, a QB1 finish.
What was Josh Allen's best game this season?
Josh Allen's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Lions: 40.8 PPR points, a QB1 finish. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards with 3 touchdowns, and ran 14 times for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Josh Allen's worst game this season?
Josh Allen's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Chargers: 19.5 PPR points, a QB17 finish. He completed 16 of 26 passes for 204 yards with 2 interceptions, and ran 8 times for 22 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In how many games has Josh Allen thrown a touchdown pass this season?
Josh Allen has thrown a touchdown pass in 2 of his 3 games this season, and scored a touchdown of any kind in 3.
Can I see Josh Allen's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Allen's weekly results from any season from 2018 through 2025.
Josh Allen Rest-of-Season Outlook
Dual-threat QB1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished QB1 last season at 23.4 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's QB1 at 32.0 PPR points per game, against 23.4 over 16 games last season (QB1). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 25th of 41 in passing volume (28.8 attempts per game), 4th of 41 in efficiency (0.17 EPA per play) and 3rd of 41 in rushing (36.2 rush yards per game). His points come from his rushing. Passing volume is the soft spot. DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid are his top two targets.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Kyle Allen is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Our model put Allen 11th among quarterbacks in 2025, a slip in positional rank that undersells the season: he set a personal best with a 69.3% completion rate, threw for 3,668 yards and 25 scores against just 10 picks, and added 579 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground. That dual-threat profile delivered 364.6 fantasy points, the third straight year north of 360 after 392.6 in 2023 and 379 in 2024. His 0.171 EPA per play dipped from 2024's elite 0.311, and a 48.9% success rate signals modest passing-efficiency regression worth monitoring.
The rushing equity is the floor that makes him matchup-proof, with 500-plus yards and a dozen-plus scores on the ground in each of the last three seasons. A deeper receiver room should lift his aerial volume after years of thin perimeter help. Treat him as a back-half second-round pick in single-quarterback formats and the unquestioned first selection in superflex builds.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 41 quarterbacks who played at least six games. Each bar is one quarterback, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Passing volume
Efficiency
Rushing
- Success rate
- 48.9%
- CPOE
- +3.5
- Sacks taken
- 40
- Pressure rate
- 18.0%
- Bad-throw rate
- 13.0%
- Deep-attempt rate
- 10.4%
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for QBs.Wk 4 NE, 29thWk 5 LAR, 21stWk 6 LV, 18thWk 8 BAL, 19th
- Strong efficiency0.17 EPA per play, 4th of 41 QBs in 2025.
- Major rushing36.2 rush yards per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Kyle Allen is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Patriots in Week 4 (29th) is among the stingiest defenses against QBs.
- Pressure and sacks40 sacks and a 18.0% pressure rate in 2025.
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Josh Allen Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Josh Allen's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Josh Allen projects as a dual-threat QB1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in superflex and 2QB, 12-team 1QB and 10-team 1QB leagues. His rushing (36.2 rush yards per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025) supports that. His passing volume (28.8 attempts per game, 25th of 41 QBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Josh Allen's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Josh Allen is the QB1 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in QB1 territory, a weekly starter in 12-team 1QB leagues.
What is Josh Allen's projected role going forward?
Josh Allen is the listed starting QB, with Kyle Allen next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Josh Allen get more pass attempts?
Josh Allen's pass attempts are holding steady: 28.5 a game over his last two games against 28.7 for the season. Game script drives much of that, and trailing teams throw more.
What is Josh Allen's fantasy football upside?
Josh Allen's upside: his ceiling this season is 40.8 PPR points (Week 2, QB1) and his rushing (36.2 rush yards per game, 3rd of 41 QBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on.
What could hurt Josh Allen's fantasy value?
Josh Allen's risks: Kyle Allen is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his passing volume (28.8 attempts per game, 25th of 41 QBs in 2025) limits his scoring and the Patriots in Week 4 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Josh Allen's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for QBs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Josh Allen Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriAllen hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Ten logged injuries in nine seasons, including three foot injuries. Most of his lost time came from an UCL sprain in 2018; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
100/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
UCL sprain · 2018
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow / arm | 2 | 4 |
| Foot / toe | 3 | 0 |
| Hand / thumb | 2 | 0 |
| Concussion | 1 | 0 |
| Knee | 1 | 0 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 4 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Foot / toe injuries in 2021, 2025 and 2025
- Questionable in 2025, played through
- 4 games in 9 seasons
- 10 injuries spread across 6 body parts
Josh Allen Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Allen a game this season.
- 2025
Questionable Played through
Questionable: Fracture
- 2025
Knee Pain · Left Played through
Was also dealing with pain in his left knee during the postseason.
- 2025
Finger Pain · Right Played through
Reportedly dealt with right finger pain during the team's wild-card game.
- 2025
Foot Fracture, surgery · Right Played through
Aggravated a previous injury, resulting in a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and underwent offseason surgery.
- 2024
Hand Fracture · Left Played through
Fractured his non-throwing left hand in Week 1 but played through the injury for most of the season, appearing on the injury report until after the Week 12 bye.
- 2022
UCL Sprain · Right Played through
Suffered a partial tear of the UCL in his throwing elbow against the New York Jets but did not miss any starts.
- 2021
Foot Sprain · Left Played through
Diagnosed with a left midfoot sprain, also described as turf toe, following the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but did not miss any games.
- 2020
AC Joint Sprain · Left Played through
Dealt with an AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder but played through the injury without missing any starts.
- 2019
Concussion Played through
Sustained a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit but did not miss any games.
- 2018
UCL Sprain · Right 4 games
Suffered a Grade 2 UCL sprain in his right throwing elbow against the Houston Texans, causing him to miss four games.
If Allen Misses Time
Next man up: Kyle Allen
Kyle Allen is next on the Bills depth chart at quarterback. In superflex leagues he's worth a speculative bench spot for Allen managers; in 1QB leagues he's a waiver add only if Allen misses time.
Who else it affects
A quarterback change matters most for DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid, his two most-targeted pass catchers this season.
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Josh Allen Injury FAQ
Is Josh Allen injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Josh Allen is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Josh Allen playing this week?
Josh Allen has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Patriots on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Josh Allen missed any games this season?
No. Josh Allen has played in every Bills game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Josh Allen's injury history?
Josh Allen has 10 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 4 games in all: 4 for a right UCL sprain in 2018.
What was Josh Allen's most recent injury?
Josh Allen's most recent logged injury was a questionable injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Josh Allen have any recurring injuries?
Yes: foot injuries in 2021 and 2025 (no games missed), hand injuries in 2024 and 2025 (no games missed) and elbow injuries in 2018 and 2022 (4 games missed).
What was Josh Allen's worst injury?
Josh Allen's longest absence came from a right UCL sprain in 2018, which cost him 4 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Josh Allen News & Updates
Knee not viewed as concern (opens in new tab)
Knee issue isn't considered a concern, pointing to no real impact going forward.
Fantasy take: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 24–16 vs LAC
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Allen quiet in win vs. Los Angeles
19.5 fantasy points · QB17 · 12.5 below his 32.0 average
Allen completed 16 of 26 passes for 204 yards with two interceptions, and added two rushing scores in the 24–16 win vs. Los Angeles. DJ Moore led the team with 10 targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 17W 41–31 vs DET
Fantasy impact: Positive. Allen posts season high in win vs. Detroit
40.8 fantasy points · QB1 · 8.8 above his 32.0 average
Allen completed 20 of 31 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns, and added two rushing scores in the 41–31 win vs. Detroit. Dalton Kincaid led the team with 8 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Another elite performance in win (opens in new tab)
Delivered another elite outing in Buffalo's victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 40.8 PPR points, a QB1 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 36–31 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Positive. Allen delivers QB1 week at Houston
35.7 fantasy points · QB2 · 3.7 above his 32.0 average
Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards with two touchdowns, and added two rushing scores in the 36–31 win at Houston. DJ Moore led the team with 8 targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Two passing TDs, two rushing scores in win (opens in new tab)
Dominated with two passing and two rushing touchdowns in the victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 35.7 PPR points, a QB2 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will sit Thursday night (opens in new tab)
Resting Thursday night; expected back for next game.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Will sit Saturday (opens in new tab)
Resting this Saturday and will not play.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bills Teammates News
Updates on the players who catch Allen's passes.
- DJ Moore: Remains limited by shoulder injury (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- DJ Moore: Active for Week 3 (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- DJ Moore: Absent at start of practice (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DJ Moore: Feeling great following practice (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DJ Moore: Practicing, but not taking contact (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- DJ Moore: Viewed as day-to-day (opens in new tab)DJ Moore, WR. 18 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
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Josh Allen News FAQ
What is the latest news on Josh Allen?
The latest Allen update, from September 28: Knee not viewed as concern. Knee issue isn't considered a concern, pointing to no real impact going forward.
How does the latest Josh Allen news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: He carries no injury designation for Week 4 so far. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Josh Allen Bio
Josh Allen is a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, where he wears No. 17. Born May 21, 1996, in Firebaugh, CA, he attended Firebaugh and played college football at Reedley and then Wyoming.
The Buffalo Bills selected Allen in round 1, pick 7, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Buffalo Bills on April 26, 2018.
In 131 regular-season games since 2018, he has thrown for 30,921 yards and 225 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Buffalo Bills Current team2018–present
Selected in round 1, pick 7, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 127 starts in 131 games.
College: Reedley, Wyoming
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a six-year, $330 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- ContractSigned a six-year, $258 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills.
- ContractFifth-year option exercised for 2022 with the Buffalo Bills.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned a four-year rookie contract with the Buffalo Bills.
- TradedTraded by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Buffalo Bills for DT Vita Vea, SAF M.J. Stewart and DB Duke Dawson.
- DraftedSelected by the Buffalo Bills in round 1, pick 7.
- SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals.
- WaivedWaived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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About Josh Allen: Bio FAQ
How old is Josh Allen?
Josh Allen is 30 years old. He was born on May 21, 1996. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.
How tall is Josh Allen?
Josh Allen is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 237 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.
How much does Josh Allen weigh?
Josh Allen weighs 237 pounds, his listed weight on the Buffalo Bills roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Josh Allen wear?
Josh Allen wears number 17 for the Buffalo Bills. He plays quarterback.
What position does Josh Allen play?
Josh Allen plays quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, wearing number 17. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.
What team does Josh Allen play for?
Josh Allen plays for the Buffalo Bills as a quarterback. He has been with the Bills since 2018.
Where did Josh Allen go to college?
Josh Allen played college football at Wyoming, after attending Firebaugh (CA). The Buffalo Bills drafted him out of Wyoming in 2018.
When was Josh Allen drafted?
The Buffalo Bills selected Josh Allen in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 7th overall pick, out of Wyoming.
What round was Josh Allen drafted in?
Josh Allen was a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, taken 7th overall by the Buffalo Bills.
What pick was Josh Allen in the NFL Draft?
Josh Allen was the 7th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round.
Where is Josh Allen from?
Josh Allen went to high school in California, at Firebaugh, before playing college football at Wyoming.
When is Josh Allen's birthday?
Josh Allen's birthday is May 21. He was born on May 21, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Josh Allen been in the NFL?
2026 is Josh Allen's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018 as a first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills. View his career statistics.
What teams has Josh Allen played for?
Josh Allen has played for the Buffalo Bills. View his career statistics.
What year did Josh Allen enter the NFL?
Josh Allen entered the NFL in 2018, when the Buffalo Bills drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 9th season.