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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Daniels vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.3 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.6-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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QBWashington Commanders#17PPG LEADER

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

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

Jayden Daniels

Jordan Love

Head to Head

16.3 PPG15.7 PPG

7 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jayden Daniels is producing at 74% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jayden Daniels carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Daniels vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jayden Daniels finished the 2025 season at 16.3 PPG over 7 games with the Washington Commanders, while Jordan Love clocked in at 15.7 across 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers. A 0.6-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jayden Daniels threw for 1262 yards and 8 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.

One scheduling note: Jayden Daniels is off Week 7 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: Jayden Daniels (age 25) 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?

•Jayden Daniels outscored Jordan Love by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. 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

Jayden Daniels vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Daniels	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.3	15.7
Games Played	7	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	114	236
Passing Yards	1,262	3,381
Passing TDs	8	23
Pass Yds/Game	180.3	225.4
Rushing Yards	278	199
Rushing TDs	2	0
Total TDs	10	23
TDs/Game	1.4	1.5
Age	25	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

16.3 PPG for Jayden Daniels versus 15.7 for Jordan Love in 2025. The baseline favors Jayden Daniels, 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 Jayden Daniels or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jayden Daniels has the edge at 16.3 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 Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Daniels or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels outscored Jordan Love by 0.6 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.