Josh Allen's MVP shine fades as fantasy football experts and Hailee Steinfeld question his real value
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may be the reigning NFL MVP, but his fantasy football stock isn't exactly matching the hype. While fans in Buffalo still celebrate his electric 2024 season—which featured 40 total touchdowns—some fantasy analysts believe selecting Allen early in fantasy drafts could be a costly mistake, especially when considering other positional values.
Hailee Steinfeld stirs the pot as fantasy concerns grow around Josh Allen's draft value
Interestingly, even Allen's off-field life is catching attention. Pop star Hailee Steinfeld, Allen's high-profile wife, has reportedly teased him over his fantasy value. While her comments remain lighthearted, they echo what many in the fantasy community are seriously debating—whether Allen is worth an early-round pick anymore.
Fantasy analyst Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report added weight to this conversation by stating: 'For starters, although Allen played very well last year, three quarterbacks scored more fantasy points.
Also, even if the first quarterback drafted in fantasy actually finishes in that spot (which almost never happens), the edge gained by fantasy managers isn't worth the hole that taking a signal-caller this early creates at running back or wide receiver.
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Quarterbacks face declining fantasy worth as scoring systems evolve
The fantasy football landscape has changed in recent years. Quarterbacks no longer receive six points for passing touchdowns in most leagues, which levels the playing field and increases the risk of picking them too early.
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Running backs and wide receivers, due to positional scarcity and depth concerns, now offer more weekly upside—especially in PPR formats.
Davenport explained this dynamic clearly: 'The gap between the No. 1 quarterback (Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens) and the No. 12 quarterback in fantasy points per game (Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos) last year was 6.8 points—a smaller gap than between the 'best' and 'worst' weekly starters in the backfield and at wideout."
While Allen remains a fan-favorite and a dynamic leader for the Bills, fantasy football players may want to reconsider drafting him too early. Flashy stats and MVP trophies aside, success in fantasy leagues often comes down to smart value—not star power.
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FAQs
1. Why is Josh Allen's fantasy football value being questioned?
Despite his MVP season, analysts say other quarterbacks outscored him and his early draft cost outweighs his fantasy return.
2. What did Hailee Steinfeld say about Josh Allen and fantasy football?
Hailee Steinfeld reportedly joked about Allen's fantasy value, adding fuel to ongoing concerns about drafting him too early.
3. Is Josh Allen still a good pick in fantasy football?
He's a strong quarterback, but experts warn that drafting him early may hurt overall roster depth compared to RBs and WRs.
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