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Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson: head-to-head statistical comparison

Josh Allen
81IMPACT
Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills · Quarterback
Lamar Jackson
86IMPACT
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens · Quarterback
VS
2–3
categories
Jackson leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson stats

31,606
Passing yards (career)
23,575
229
Passing TDs (career)
193
102.1
Passer rating
119.6
66.7
Completion %
70.8
98
Interceptions (career)
57

Awards & honors edge: Jackson

NFL MVP
🏆
2× NFL MVP

Who is better: Allen or Jackson?

Jackson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (passer rating, completion %, fewest interceptions). Allen answers in passing yards, passing tds — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

81Allen · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
86Jackson · All-Star level

Card value — head to head

Josh Allen
$62
Climbing
5-yr outlook+16%
Legacy floor90%
RarityEpic
Lamar Jackson
$99
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor92%
RarityEpic
Card verdictLamar Jackson is the more valuable card today ($99 vs. $62). Lamar Jackson carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +16% over five years). Different bets: Lamar Jackson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Josh Allen's is speculative and swings on production.

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Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson: FAQ

Who is better, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Jackson holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (passer rating, completion %, fewest interceptions). Allen answers in passing yards, passing tds — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

Who has more passing yards, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen: 31,606 to Lamar Jackson's 23,575 (Passing yards (career)).

Who has more passing tds, Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson?

Josh Allen: 229 to Lamar Jackson's 193 (Passing TDs (career)).

What awards have Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson won?

Josh Allen: NFL MVP. Lamar Jackson: 2× NFL MVP.

How does Balladex decide who wins?

Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 2–3. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.