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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Kirk CousinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Kirk Cousins's 15.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jordan Love and Kirk Cousins are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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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QBGreen Bay Packers#21PPG LEADER

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

QBAtlanta Falcons#99

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Kirk Cousins

Head to Head

15.7 PPG15.4 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Kirk Cousins: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Kirk Cousins at 70%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Kirk Cousins: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Love (15.7 PPG) and Kirk Cousins (15.4 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; Kirk Cousins suited up 16 times for the Atlanta Falcons.

A 0.3-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 Kirk Cousins posted 3588 yards and 23 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 Kirk Cousins is off Week 12. 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. Kirk Cousins (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 Kirk Cousins by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kirk Cousins played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Kirk Cousins 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

Jordan Love vs Kirk Cousins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Kirk Cousins
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	15.4
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	246
Passing Yards	3,381	3,588
Passing TDs	23	23
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	224.3
Rushing Yards	199	78
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	23	23
TDs/Game	1.5	1.4
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

15.7 PPG for Jordan Love versus 15.4 for Kirk Cousins in 2025. The baseline favors Jordan Love, 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 Jordan Love or Kirk Cousins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Kirk Cousins's 15.4 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 Kirk Cousins average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Kirk Cousins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Kirk Cousins a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Kirk Cousins by 0.3 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.