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Dak Prescott vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.5 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy play this season.

Dak Prescott has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (18.5 to 15.7), and Dak Prescott's 32 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Love 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#9PPG LEADER
Dak Prescott
PPG
18.5
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,552
Pass TDs
30
Rush Yds
177
Rush TDs
2
Bye
Week 14
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
Dak Prescott
Jordan Love

Head to Head

18.5 PPG15.7 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dak Prescott: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #9 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Dak Prescott is producing at 84% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Dak Prescott carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dak Prescott vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Dak Prescott and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 PPG across 17 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 2.8-PPG gap gives Dak Prescott 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. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 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.

One scheduling note: Dak Prescott is off Week 14 and Jordan Love Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dak Prescott (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Dak Prescott outscored Jordan Love by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dak Prescott played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Dak Prescott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Dak Prescott scored 32 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
  • Jordan Love is 5 years younger than Dak Prescott (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDak PrescottJordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)18.515.7
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)315236
Passing Yards4,5523,381
Passing TDs3023
Pass Yds/Game267.8225.4
Rushing Yards177199
Rushing TDs20
Total TDs3223
TDs/Game1.91.5
Age3227
Experience9 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

Dak Prescott outscored Jordan Love by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (18.5 to 15.7). 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 Dak Prescott or Jordan Love in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dak Prescott has the edge at 18.5 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 Dak Prescott and Jordan Love average in 2025?

Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 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 2.8 points per game.

When are Dak Prescott and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?

Dak Prescott (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dak Prescott or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Dak Prescott outscored Jordan Love by 2.8 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.