Josh Allen · Lamar Jackson · 2026 week 2

Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Josh AllenJosh Allen projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Lamar Jackson in week 2, drawing DET — the 6th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Allen START vs DET 22.0 6th · soft 35.7 6,507 healthy
Lamar Jackson vs NO 20.4 17th 25 4,552 healthy

QBs vs DET recently: Tyler Shough 25.2 pts (W1).

QBs vs NO recently: Jared Goff 16.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Josh Allen carries the higher trade value — 6,507 against 4,552 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Allen gets the most. Momentum: Josh Allen +434 and Lamar Jackson -19 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.