Who Should I Start? Josh Allen or Jaxson Dart


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
26.4 29.7 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0

Josh Allen News

Josh Allen Brings Elite QB1 Ceiling to Houston Rematch

Saturday, September 12, 7:27 AM

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen opens 2026 as RotoBaller's QB3 after another season built on elite dual-threat production. Allen threw for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2025 while adding 579 rushing yards and 14 scores. Houston presents an immediate challenge. The Texans recorded 47 sacks last season and dropped Allen eight times in November's 23-19 loss, when he finished without a passing touchdown and threw two interceptions. Buffalo has since added DJ Moore to a group that already includes Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid, giving Allen another proven option against a defense that allowed only 5.3 net yards per pass attempt in 2025. The matchup is difficult, but Allen's rushing floor and goal-line role keep him firmly among the elite QB1 options for Week 1.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
26.7 31.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jaxson Dart News

Jaxson Dart a Mid-QB1 Against Improved Cowboys Defense

Saturday, September 12, 7:36 AM

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart opens his second NFL season in primetime as the Giants face the Dallas Cowboys. In 12 starts last season, Dart completed 216 of 339 passes for 2,272 yards, with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also added 86 carries for 487 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging over 20 fantasy points per game in his starts. While there are question marks surrounding offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, Dart's rushing ability, the potential return of Malik Nabers, and improvements across the offense could lead to a breakout season for Dart. He faces a Cowboys defense that allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. However, Dallas has a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker and has made several additions, including Rashan Gary and rookie Caleb Downs. While this Giants' offense could take time to develop, Dart still offers elite upside in an ideal Week 1 matchup.


Josh Allen vs. Jaxson Dart

Still trying to decide between Allen and Dart? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Josh Allen is projected to score 26.4 points this week while Jaxson Dart is projected to score 26.7 points.