Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Justin FieldsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Fields is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.9 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Fields is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Justin Fields edges Jordan Love by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Justin Fields goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

QBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Justin Fields

PPG

15.9

Games

Pass Yds

1,259

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

383

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Justin Fields

Head to Head

15.7 PPG15.9 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Justin Fields: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Justin Fields at 72%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jordan Love vs Justin Fields: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Love (15.7 PPG) and Justin Fields (15.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jordan Love played 15 games for the Green Bay Packers; Justin Fields suited up 9 times for the New York Jets.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Justin Fields posted 1259 yards and 7 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jordan Love sits Week 11 while Justin Fields is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Justin Fields (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Justin Fields outscored Jordan Love by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Justin Fields's 9. 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.
•Justin Fields added 383 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Love vs Justin Fields: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Justin Fields
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	15.9
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	143
Passing Yards	3,381	1,259
Passing TDs	23	7
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	139.9
Rushing Yards	199	383
Rushing TDs	0	4
Total TDs	23	11
TDs/Game	1.5	1.2
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Fields holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.9 points per game. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Love or Justin Fields in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Fields has the edge at 15.9 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 Jordan Love and Justin Fields average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Justin Fields averaged 15.9 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Justin Fields's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Justin Fields (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Justin Fields a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Fields outscored Jordan Love by 0.2 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.