Josh Allen
BUF vs. LACFloor18.1
Median26.2
Ceiling29.7
Recent PPG: 38.3
Recent volume: 40.0
Snap share: 100%
Availability: No current-week designation
Week 3 lineup decision · updated Sep 22, 2026, 8:07 PM EDT
Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts: who should I start?
Start Josh Allen over Jalen Hurts in Week 3. The Half PPR projection is 26.2 to 19.7.
The lean blends recorded scoring, recent workload, opponent positional defense and only same-week listed availability. Recheck the official inactive list before kickoff.
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Jalen Hurts
PHI vs. CHIFloor16.2
Median19.7
Ceiling24.9
Recent PPG: 20.5
Recent volume: 37.0
Snap share: 100%
Availability: No current-week designation
Scoring changes the call
4 points per passing TDWeek 3 projection by format.
Standard
Start Josh Allen
6.5-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Josh Allen
BUF vs. LAC- Floor
- 18.1
- Projection
- 26.2
- Ceiling
- 29.7
Other option
Jalen Hurts
PHI vs. CHI- Floor
- 16.2
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 24.9
Half PPR
Start Josh Allen
6.5-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Josh Allen
BUF vs. LAC- Floor
- 18.1
- Projection
- 26.2
- Ceiling
- 29.7
Other option
Jalen Hurts
PHI vs. CHI- Floor
- 16.2
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 24.9
PPR
Start Josh Allen
6.5-point gapHigh confidence
Recommended start
Josh Allen
BUF vs. LAC- Floor
- 18.1
- Projection
- 26.2
- Ceiling
- 29.7
Other option
Jalen Hurts
PHI vs. CHI- Floor
- 16.2
- Projection
- 19.7
- Ceiling
- 24.9
Floor and ceiling show the lower and upper ends of the player's recent scoring range. The projection is the middle estimate after current role, matchup, and same-week availability are applied.
Why the model leans this way
Role first. Matchup second. Availability always visible.
An elite-quarterback decision comparing two of fantasy football's strongest rushing and touchdown profiles.
Josh Allen: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup is tougher. Jalen Hurts: recent role is near baseline, and the matchup helps.
Availability adjustments apply only when the source contains a Week 3 report. Older designations remain visible in the injury archive but do not reduce this projection.