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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Drake Maye vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake Maye is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.7 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake Maye is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Drake Maye outscored Jordan Love by 5.0 PPG in 2025 with 35 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake Maye is the clear pick. Jordan Love profiles as a matchup-dependent quarterback who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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QBNew England Patriots#2PPG LEADER

Drake Maye

PPG

20.7

Games

Pass Yds

4,394

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

450

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Drake Maye

Jordan Love

Head to Head

20.7 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Drake Maye: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #2 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Drake Maye is producing at 94% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Drake Maye carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake Maye vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Drake Maye and Jordan Love for your lineup, you are not alone. Drake Maye finished the 2025 season at 20.7 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Jordan Love averaged 15.7 for the Green Bay Packers (15 games).

That 5.0-point weekly advantage for Drake Maye 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.

Drake Maye offers meaningful rushing upside with 450 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jordan Love (3381 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake Maye 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: Drake Maye (age 23) 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?

•Drake Maye outscored Jordan Love by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Drake Maye played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Drake Maye contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake Maye scored 35 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Drake Maye added 450 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Drake Maye is 4 years younger than Jordan Love (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake Maye vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake Maye	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	20.7	15.7
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	352	236
Passing Yards	4,394	3,381
Passing TDs	31	23
Pass Yds/Game	258.5	225.4
Rushing Yards	450	199
Rushing TDs	4	0
Total TDs	35	23
TDs/Game	2.1	1.5
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake Maye at 20.7 PPG, 5.0 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 Drake Maye or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake Maye has the edge at 20.7 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 Drake Maye and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Drake Maye averaged 20.7 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 5.0 points per game.

Do Drake Maye and Jordan Love share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Drake Maye and Jordan Love share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Drake Maye or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Drake Maye outscored Jordan Love by 5.0 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.