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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Gardner Minshew vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 12.4), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gardner Minshew 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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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Gardner Minshew

PPG

12.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,420

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

125

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

Gardner Minshew

Jordan Love

Head to Head

12.4 PPG15.7 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Gardner Minshew: 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, Gardner Minshew is producing at 56% 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.

Gardner Minshew vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.4 fantasy points per game in 12 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 3.3-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. Gardner Minshew threw for 2420 yards and 14 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.

Gardner Minshew 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

If you can acquire Jordan Love at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Gardner Minshew is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Gardner Minshew (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 Gardner Minshew by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Gardner Minshew's 12. 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

Gardner Minshew vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Gardner Minshew	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.4	15.7
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	149	236
Passing Yards	2,420	3,381
Passing TDs	14	23
Pass Yds/Game	201.7	225.4
Rushing Yards	125	199
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	15	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. Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 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 Gardner Minshew or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Gardner Minshew's 12.4 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 Gardner Minshew and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Gardner Minshew averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Gardner Minshew and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Gardner Minshew (LV) 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 Gardner Minshew or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Gardner Minshew by 3.3 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.