FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Allen

PodcastFantasy Football Week 1: Key Questions for Every Matchup | Rankings, Breakouts...September 12, 2026

From the episode

I've got Allen ranked QB 5 this week. I can never completely fade a guy who runs the way he does and could give you two rushing touchdowns in any game, even against what might be the toughest defense in the NFL.

Mentioned at 23:59 – 26:11

STACKED’s take

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Allen is a must-start despite a historically difficult matchup against Houston.

Josh Allen has historically struggled against the Texans, posting two of his three lowest quarterback ratings in games against them and finishing as QB22 and QB19 in those matchups. Despite the tough matchup and the Texans' elite defense, the source ranks him as QB5, noting that his rushing upside makes him impossible to bench, even if it is a frustrating start for fantasy managers.