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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Browning vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Jake Browning's 11.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Love is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 3,580 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Browning at 11.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jordan Love higher, but do not fade Jake Browning entirely.

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

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QBTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jake Browning

PPG

11.3

Games

Pass Yds

771

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

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

Jake Browning

Jordan Love

Head to Head

11.3 PPG15.7 PPG

5 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Browning: 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, Jake Browning is producing at 51% 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.

Jake Browning vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jake Browning and Jordan Love is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback put up 11.3 PPG in 2025 over 5 games; Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers averaged 15.7 in 15. A 4.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.4 points favors Jordan Love, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jake Browning threw for 771 yards and 6 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.

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

Jordan Love is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jake Browning is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jake Browning (age 30) 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 Jake Browning by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jake Browning's 5. 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Browning vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Browning	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.3	15.7
Games Played	5	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	236
Passing Yards	771	3,381
Passing TDs	6	23
Pass Yds/Game	154.2	225.4
Rushing Yards	39	199
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	7	23
TDs/Game	1.4	1.5
Age	30	27
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

15.7 PPG for Jordan Love versus 11.3 for Jake Browning in 2025. The baseline favors Jordan Love, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Browning or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Jake Browning's 11.3 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 Jake Browning and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Jake Browning averaged 11.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

Do Jake Browning and Jordan Love share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jake Browning 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 Jake Browning or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Jake Browning by 4.4 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.