Josh Allen · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 1

Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Start Josh AllenJosh Allen projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Lamar Jackson in week 1, drawing HOU — the 30th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Allen START @ HOU 22.9 30th · tough 18.2 6,253 healthy
Lamar Jackson @ IND 21.3 13th 13.9 3,613 healthy

QBs vs HOU recently: Geno Smith 15 pts (W16) · Justin Herbert 16.1 pts (W17) · Riley Leonard 21.6 pts (W18).

QBs vs IND recently: Brock Purdy 31.9 pts (W16) · Trevor Lawrence 24.1 pts (W17) · C.J. Stroud 17.3 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Allen carries the higher trade value — 6,253 against 3,613 (a 42% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Allen gets the most. Momentum: Josh Allen +264 and Lamar Jackson +63 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.