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Fantasy Football Today fantasy football takes on Josh Allen
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Today about Josh Allen.
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All Fantasy Football Today insights about Josh Allen
PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Josh Allen is on bye next week; speaker recommends identifying waiver wire alternatives if he is your starting quarterback.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Josh Allen is preferred over Matthew Stafford in a start-sit comparison; the source notes Allen can put on the Superman cape and run for a bunch of touchdowns, though it's close.PositiveProjectionOct 5, 2026
Josh Allen remains a must-start despite recent lower fantasy outputs; he and Brock Purdy have scored 21 more fantasy points than any other quarterback this season.NegativeValueOct 3, 2026
The source advises against trading away depth (Jordan Love and Chase Brown) to acquire Josh Allen in a 14-team league, warning it can ruin a season by leaving the roster thin at other positions.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
For managers holding both Josh Allen and Brock Purdy, trading Allen for an RB1 is a viable strategy. Target returns include Chase Brown, Kyren Williams, or Breece Hall, with David Montgomery also mentioned as a realistic return.NegativeInjurySep 28, 2026
Josh Allen suffered a knee injury and is expected to miss time, with Case Keenum likely to start in his place.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Had one of his best games in Week 1 against a tough Houston defense that has had his number before; speaker notes this was as good as he's ever seen Allen play, making it a fun performance to watch from a great player.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Josh Allen is the number two quarterback in Week 1 rankings behind Caleb Williams.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Despite a poor history against the Texans, the source insists on starting Allen in fantasy leagues, though advises against using him in DFS.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Despite a poor historical record in Houston (0-4, including playoffs) and low fantasy output in recent meetings, the source maintains that Allen is a must-start player.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
The panel considers Josh Allen the only quarterback worth considering in the first round of a Superflex draft due to his consistent production, though they generally prefer Jameer Gibbs at the 1.01 spot.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Allen was drafted early at quarterback, but the source expresses regret about the position selection timing rather than the player choice itself.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Josh Allen was selected 42nd overall in round four by Team Seven (Jamie's team), which the source identifies as 'the only quarterback you would have taken there.' This represents strong value for a top-tier quarterback at that draft position.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
Josh Allen was taken in round four of a draft, with the source noting he felt Allen 'fell too far' and was worth the early quarterback selection.NegativeBustSep 4, 2026
JJ Zachariason advises against drafting Josh Allen at his current ADP of 20.8, noting that he has seen him go as high as 12th overall, which he considers an egregious reach in one-QB leagues.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
The source advises against drafting Josh Allen in round two, noting that his current ADP is too high for a one-quarterback league. While he averages 25.6 fantasy points per game, the source argues that waiting for later-round quarterbacks who can provide 22-23 points is a better strategic value.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
The source advises against drafting Josh Allen in the second round in a one-quarterback league, noting it goes against their strategy.NegativeMatchupSep 3, 2026
Josh Allen has a poor recent history playing in Houston, with one touchdown and three interceptions in his last two games there.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Used as an example of a player the speaker would nominate at a low opening bid ($1) rather than price-enforce; strategy is to let other teams spend their budget on the player rather than artificially inflate the price.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Speaker states he is not a Josh Allen guy and uses him as an example of a player to nominate in auction to drive up price and get money off the board from other bidders, allowing the nominator to save budget for later picks.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Allen is flagged as a top-tier quarterback likely to be overpriced in auctions; the source advises letting other people spend on Josh Allen and Brock Bowers and McBride unless you really want those guys, because when those guys are nominated early, people get overexcited and tend to spend more than necessary on those one-position spots.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
The source advises against drafting Josh Allen in round two, citing that the gap between him and other quarterbacks is not significant enough to justify an early pick. Round three is identified as the right time to target him, with round four being acceptable if available that late.NegativeValueAug 27, 2026
Josh Allen is a 'do not draft' player at his current ADP of 19th overall. JJ Zachariason argues he is not significantly better than the field of quarterbacks available in round four or later.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Josh Allen is considered a cornerstone of a strong quarterback room for team three, paired with Dak Prescott.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Heath suggests considering Josh Allen in the middle of round three, though he personally would not take him there. He notes that if Allen falls to the middle of round four, he is an easy pick.NegativeValueAug 19, 2026
Josh Allen requires a specific effort to draft if you want him, as he typically goes in round two.NegativeValueAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg suggests targeting Josh Allen in round three, noting he will likely be the first quarterback off the board and is expected to be selected within the first five or six picks.NegativeValueAug 18, 2026
Jamie Eisenberg notes that Josh Allen will likely be the first quarterback off the board and suggests targeting him in the third round if he is desired.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Josh Allen is currently being drafted at pick 24, which represents a significant discount compared to previous years where top quarterbacks were off the board much earlier.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
The source advises against drafting Josh Allen in the second round, arguing it is at least a round too early. While he remains a top-tier quarterback, the value proposition compared to options available in rounds four or five makes him a player to avoid at his current ADP of 21.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
The source discusses a league management dispute where a manager was able to acquire Josh Allen off waivers due to a platform error, allowing them to keep him for a seventh-round pick value.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
The source debates the legitimacy of a manager acquiring Josh Allen for a seventh-round keeper pick after he was dropped and subsequently picked up via waivers, ultimately ruling that the move stands as no rules were broken.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Josh Allen was the only good quarterback who ranked worse than Cam Ward in EPA per drop back and success rate as a rookie, showing he can overcome a poor rookie season.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Josh Allen is placed in his own tier one by both analysts, indicating elite confidence in his QB1 status, though one analyst notes Lamar Jackson may have more upside at the position.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Josh Allen has been healthy and hasn't missed a game, contributing to his consistent elite performance over six seasons.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Josh Allen has been no worse than third in points per game for six straight seasons if you remove week 18, just weeks one through 17, which may be the best six-season stretch in fantasy history.PositiveValueJun 9, 2026
Josh Allen remains a top fantasy quarterback, but his recent performance has raised questions about his ceiling compared to other options.PositiveProjectionMay 28, 2026
Josh Allen is the number one fantasy quarterback going into the season, with a track record of being a top three quarterback almost every year since his rookie season.PositiveProjectionMay 28, 2026
Josh Allen has consistently been a top three quarterback, making him a reliable choice for fantasy managers.PositiveProjectionNo date
Josh Allen has averaged 25.9 fantasy points per game over six straight years (excluding week 18 games where he played minimal snaps), and has been a top-two quarterback in five of the last six seasons, representing one of the best stretches in NFL history at the position.NegativeValueNo date
Allen was going at the two-three turn in last year's ADP when the show aired; he moved up about three spots from his previous year's ADP, indicating modest upward movement in quarterback valuation.PositiveProjectionNo date
Josh Allen was great in 2025 and remains a top-tier quarterback option; however, he has seen declining fantasy production recently, averaging around 26 points per game in recent seasons versus the 28-29 points per game he scored during the Stefan Diggs era. The decline is attributed to fewer pass attempts under Joe Brady's run-heavy system, though he did bounce back slightly with rush attempts last year.PositiveValueNo date
Jamie Eisenberg notes that Josh Allen hadn't come off the board yet in his mock draft, suggesting Allen was still available late. Eisenberg indicates that if a league is drafting three quarterbacks in the first 30 picks, then taking a quarterback early might be justified, but otherwise he sees limited value in early quarterback selection.NegativeValueNo date
Josh Allen was the only quarterback taken off the board in the mock draft discussed, with no other quarterbacks selected early, suggesting quarterbacks were being left on the board and not prioritized in the early rounds.PositiveProjectionNo date
Josh Allen was the only quarterback among the first five picks at the position last year who was not a bust; the source contrasts him with Lamar Jackson, Jalen Daniels, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts, who all underperformed relative to their draft capital.NegativeValueNo date
Currently the only quarterback available at the 2-3 turn; source notes his presence but expresses uncertainty about whether quarterbacks will be drafted early enough to reach that point.PositiveProjectionNo date
Identified as a bust-proof player to trust for consistently strong fantasy seasons in 2026.