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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cooper Rush vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Cooper Rush's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Love has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 11.1), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cooper Rush is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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QBDallas Cowboys#99

Cooper Rush

PPG

11.1

Games

Pass Yds

1,985

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 7

QBGreen Bay Packers#21PPG LEADER

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cooper Rush

Jordan Love

Head to Head

11.1 PPG15.7 PPG

10 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cooper Rush: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Cooper Rush is producing at 50% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cooper Rush vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Cooper Rush and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 PPG across 10 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Jordan Love the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Cooper Rush threw for 1985 yards and 12 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.

Cooper Rush has his bye in Week 7, 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

If you can acquire Jordan Love at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Cooper Rush is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cooper Rush (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Love outscored Cooper Rush by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cooper Rush's 10. That durability gap means Jordan Love contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Love scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cooper Rush vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cooper Rush	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.1	15.7
Games Played	10	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	111	236
Passing Yards	1,985	3,381
Passing TDs	12	23
Pass Yds/Game	198.5	225.4
Rushing Yards	28	199
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	12	23
TDs/Game	1.2	1.5
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Jordan Love outscored Cooper Rush by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 11.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cooper Rush or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Cooper Rush's 11.1 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 Cooper Rush and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Cooper Rush averaged 11.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Cooper Rush and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cooper Rush (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cooper Rush or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Cooper Rush by 4.6 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.