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Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson

Who is better, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

The verdict
Josh Allen wins.

Josh Allen, by a whisker: Lamar has the extra MVP, but Allen has won both of their playoff meetings and carries a thinner roster further.

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Josh Allen
category
Lamar Jackson
One MVP, for the 2024 season.
MVPs
Two MVPs, for 2019 and 2023, the first unanimous at age 22.
Won both playoff meetings, after the 2020 and 2024 seasons.
Playoff head-to-head
Lost both playoff meetings to Buffalo.
More playoff wins and an AFC title game habit.
Playoff résumé
Brilliant regular seasons, fewer January wins so far.
A 6-foot-5 battering ram who scores constantly near the goal line.
Running
The most electric running quarterback in NFL history.
A cannon arm that makes throws few humans can.
Passing
An efficient, accurate passer who led the league in passer rating.

Josh Allen

winner
  • Won both playoff meetings with Lamar
  • Rare arm talent and size
  • Elite red-zone runner

Lamar Jackson

  • Two MVP awards
  • Most electric running QB ever
  • Unstoppable in the regular season

Why Josh Allen wins

Lamar has two MVPs (2019, 2023) to Allen's one (2024), and he's the most dangerous runner the position has seen. But Allen's Bills beat Baltimore in both playoff meetings, and his January résumé is deeper. Neither has a ring yet.

Frequently asked

Who is better, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen. Lamar has two MVPs (2019, 2023) to Allen's one (2024), and he's the most dangerous runner the position has seen. But Allen's Bills beat Baltimore in both playoff meetings, and his January résumé is deeper. Neither has a ring yet.

Should I pick Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen. Lamar has two MVPs (2019, 2023) to Allen's one (2024), and he's the most dangerous runner the position has seen. But Allen's Bills beat Baltimore in both playoff meetings, and his January résumé is deeper. Neither has a ring yet.

Is Josh Allen better than Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen comes out ahead overall. Lamar has two MVPs (2019, 2023) to Allen's one (2024), and he's the most dangerous runner the position has seen. But Allen's Bills beat Baltimore in both playoff meetings, and his January résumé is deeper. Neither has a ring yet. That said, Lamar Jackson still has real strengths — see the pros lists above.

What's the difference between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen, by a whisker: Lamar has the extra MVP, but Allen has won both of their playoff meetings and carries a thinner roster further.

Cite this verdict

disordat. (2026, November 4). Who is better, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson? [Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson verdict]. https://disordat.org/vs/josh-allen-vs-lamar-jackson

Verdict as of November 4, 2026 · Markdown version

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