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Caleb Williams vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.7 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Caleb Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Caleb Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 18.7 PPG with 4,347 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jordan Love at 15.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Caleb Williams higher, but do not fade Jordan Love entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBChicago Bears#8PPG LEADER
Caleb Williams
PPG
18.7
Games
17
Pass Yds
3,942
Pass TDs
27
Rush Yds
383
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 10
QBGreen Bay Packers#21
Jordan Love
PPG
15.7
Games
15
Pass Yds
3,381
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
199
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Caleb Williams
Jordan Love

Head to Head

18.7 PPG15.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Caleb Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #8 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Caleb Williams is producing at 85% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Caleb Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Caleb Williams vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Caleb Williams and Jordan Love for your lineup, you are not alone. Caleb Williams finished the 2025 season at 18.7 PPG for the Chicago Bears (17 games), and Jordan Love averaged 15.7 for the Green Bay Packers (15 games).

That 3.0-point weekly advantage for Caleb Williams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Caleb Williams threw for 3942 yards and 27 touchdowns, while Jordan Love posted 3381 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Caleb Williams has his bye in Week 10, and Jordan Love rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Caleb Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jordan Love is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Caleb Williams (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Caleb Williams outscored Jordan Love by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Caleb Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Caleb Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Caleb Williams scored 31 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
  • Caleb Williams added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Caleb Williams vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCaleb WilliamsJordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)18.715.7
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)318236
Passing Yards3,9423,381
Passing TDs2723
Pass Yds/Game231.9225.4
Rushing Yards383199
Rushing TDs30
Total TDs3123
TDs/Game1.81.5
Age2427
Experience1 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Caleb Williams at 18.7 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Jordan Love's 15.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Caleb Williams or Jordan Love in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Caleb Williams has the edge at 18.7 PPG compared to Jordan Love's 15.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Caleb Williams and Jordan Love average in 2025?

Caleb Williams averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Caleb Williams and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?

Caleb Williams (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Caleb Williams or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Caleb Williams outscored Jordan Love by 3.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.