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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jared Goff vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jared Goff is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.5 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jared Goff is the better fantasy play this season.

Jared Goff has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (17.5 to 15.7), and Jared Goff's 34 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Love is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBDetroit Lions#12PPG LEADER

Jared Goff

PPG

17.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,564

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

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

Jared Goff

Jordan Love

Head to Head

17.5 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jared Goff: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #12 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jared Goff is producing at 80% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jared Goff carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jared Goff vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Jared Goff and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jared Goff averaged 17.5 PPG across 17 games with the Detroit Lions, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Jared Goff the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jared Goff threw for 4564 yards and 34 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.

Jared Goff has his bye in Week 6, 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jared Goff (age 31) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jared Goff outscored Jordan Love by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jared Goff played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Jared Goff contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jared Goff scored 34 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jordan Love is 4 years younger than Jared Goff (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jared Goff vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jared Goff	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.5	15.7
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	298	236
Passing Yards	4,564	3,381
Passing TDs	34	23
Pass Yds/Game	268.5	225.4
Rushing Yards	45	199
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	34	23
TDs/Game	2.0	1.5
Age	31	27
Experience	9 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Jared Goff outscored Jordan Love by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (17.5 to 15.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jared Goff or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jared Goff has the edge at 17.5 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 Jared Goff and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Jared Goff averaged 17.5 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 1.8 points per game.

When are Jared Goff and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jared Goff (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jared Goff or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jared Goff outscored Jordan Love by 1.8 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.