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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deshaun Watson vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Deshaun Watson's 12.2 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 3.5-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 12.2), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Deshaun Watson 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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QBCleveland Browns#99

Deshaun Watson

PPG

12.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,105

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

185

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

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

Deshaun Watson

Jordan Love

Head to Head

12.2 PPG15.7 PPG

11 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Deshaun Watson: 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, Deshaun Watson is producing at 55% 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.

Deshaun Watson vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.2 fantasy points per game in 11 games. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) came in at 15.7 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jordan Love carries a 3.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Deshaun Watson threw for 2105 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Deshaun Watson sits Week 10 while Jordan Love is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jordan Love at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Deshaun Watson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Deshaun Watson (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 Deshaun Watson by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Deshaun Watson's 11. 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

Deshaun Watson vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deshaun Watson	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.2	15.7
Games Played	11	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	134	236
Passing Yards	2,105	3,381
Passing TDs	12	23
Pass Yds/Game	191.4	225.4
Rushing Yards	185	199
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	14	23
TDs/Game	1.3	1.5
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jordan Love holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Deshaun Watson averaged 12.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Deshaun Watson or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Deshaun Watson's 12.2 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 Deshaun Watson and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Deshaun Watson averaged 12.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Deshaun Watson and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deshaun Watson (CLE) 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 Deshaun Watson or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Deshaun Watson by 3.5 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.