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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameis Winston vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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. Jameis Winston at 10.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jordan Love higher, but do not fade Jameis Winston entirely.

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

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QBCleveland Browns#99

Jameis Winston

PPG

10.9

Games

Pass Yds

2,125

Pass TDs

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

Jameis Winston

Jordan Love

Head to Head

10.9 PPG15.7 PPG

10 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jameis Winston: 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, Jameis Winston is producing at 50% 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.

Jameis Winston vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jameis Winston and Jordan Love for your lineup, you are not alone. Jameis Winston finished the 2025 season at 10.9 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (10 games), and Jordan Love averaged 15.7 for the Green Bay Packers (15 games).

That 4.8-point weekly advantage for Jordan Love 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jameis Winston threw for 2125 yards and 13 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.

Jameis Winston 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

Jordan Love is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jameis Winston is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jameis Winston (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 Jameis Winston by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jameis Winston's 10. 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

Jameis Winston vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameis Winston	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.9	15.7
Games Played	10	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	236
Passing Yards	2,125	3,381
Passing TDs	13	23
Pass Yds/Game	212.5	225.4
Rushing Yards	45	199
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	14	23
TDs/Game	1.4	1.5
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jordan Love at 15.7 PPG, 4.8 points per game above Jameis Winston's 10.9. 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 Jameis Winston or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Jameis Winston's 10.9 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 Jameis Winston and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Jameis Winston averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Jameis Winston and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameis Winston (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 Jameis Winston or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Jameis Winston by 4.8 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.