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Josh Allen or Marcus MariotaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Marcus Mariota is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Josh Allen is a Buffalo Bills quarterback who averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota is a Washington Commanders quarterback who averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game across 10 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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  • Verdict screen. A start-or-sit call between two quarterbacks with a confidence percentage, a confidence meter, and the key factors behind the decision.
  • Verdict detail. Boom and bust projection ranges for both players, then a stat-by-stat tale of the tape covering points per game, passing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns.
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  • My Team screen. Every starter with points per game, opponent, and recent form, plus a combined lineup total for the week.
  • Bye Week Planner. A season grid showing which week each player is off, with the trouble weeks where more than one starter is out called out below it.
QBBuffalo Bills#1 QB
Josh Allen
PPG
22.8
Games
16
Pass Yds
3,668
Pass TDs
25
Rush Yds
579
Rush TDs
14
Bye
Week 7
QBWashington Commanders#31 QB
Marcus Mariota
PPG
12.6
Games
10
Pass Yds
1,695
Pass TDs
10
Rush Yds
297
Rush TDs
1
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Allen vs Marcus Mariota: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJosh AllenMarcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)22.812.6
Games Played1610
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)365126
Passing Yards3,6681,695
Passing TDs2510
Pass Yds/Game229.3169.5
Rushing Yards579297
Rushing TDs141
Total TDs3911
TDs/Game2.41.1
Age3032
Experience7 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Allen or Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Allen and Marcus Mariota is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6.

Should I draft Josh Allen or Marcus Mariota in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 across 10. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Josh Allen and Marcus Mariota average in 2025?▾

Josh Allen averaged 22.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 10.2 points per game.

Do Josh Allen and Marcus Mariota share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Josh Allen and Marcus Mariota share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

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