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Jaxson Dart vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.3 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaxson Dart is the better fantasy play this season.

Jaxson Dart has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (17.3 to 15.7), and Jaxson Dart's 24 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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QBNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER
Jaxson Dart
PPG
17.3
Games
14
Pass Yds
2,272
Pass TDs
15
Rush Yds
487
Rush TDs
9
Bye
Week 8
QBGreen Bay Packers#21
Jordan Love
PPG
15.7
Games
15
Pass Yds
3,381
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
199
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jaxson Dart
Jordan Love

Head to Head

17.3 PPG15.7 PPG
14 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxson Dart: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #14 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jaxson Dart is producing at 79% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jaxson Dart carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxson Dart vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Jaxson Dart and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 PPG across 14 games with the New York Giants, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 1.6-PPG gap gives Jaxson Dart 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.

Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 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.

One scheduling note: Jaxson Dart is off Week 8 and Jordan Love Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Jaxson Dart (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?

  • Jaxson Dart outscored Jordan Love by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jaxson Dart's 14. That durability gap means Jordan Love contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Jaxson Dart scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
  • Jaxson Dart added 487 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
  • Jaxson Dart is 4 years younger than Jordan Love (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxson Dart vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJaxson DartJordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)17.315.7
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)242236
Passing Yards2,2723,381
Passing TDs1523
Pass Yds/Game162.3225.4
Rushing Yards487199
Rushing TDs90
Total TDs2423
TDs/Game1.71.5
Age2327
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

Summary

Jaxson Dart outscored Jordan Love by 1.6 PPG in 2025 (17.3 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 Jaxson Dart or Jordan Love in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxson Dart has the edge at 17.3 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 Jaxson Dart and Jordan Love average in 2025?

Jaxson Dart averaged 17.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Jaxson Dart and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?

Jaxson Dart (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxson Dart or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Jaxson Dart outscored Jordan Love by 1.6 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.

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