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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Malik WillisWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Malik Willis's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Love has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 12.8), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Malik Willis is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

QBGreen Bay Packers#30

Malik Willis

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

422

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

123

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Malik Willis

Head to Head

15.7 PPG12.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Malik Willis: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Malik Willis at 58%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Malik Willis: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Love and Malik Willis are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG across 15 games with the Green Bay Packers, while Malik Willis posted 12.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 2.9-PPG gap gives Jordan Love 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. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Malik Willis posted 422 yards and 3 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Malik Willis (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 Malik Willis by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Malik Willis's 4. 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Love vs Malik Willis: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Malik Willis
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	12.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	51
Passing Yards	3,381	422
Passing TDs	23	3
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	105.5
Rushing Yards	199	123
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	23	5
TDs/Game	1.5	1.3
Age	27	27
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Jordan Love outscored Malik Willis by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 12.8). 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 Jordan Love or Malik Willis in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Malik Willis's 12.8 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 Malik Willis average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Malik Willis averaged 12.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Jordan Love and Malik Willis share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Love and Malik Willis share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Jordan Love or Malik Willis a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Malik Willis by 2.9 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.