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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Marcus MariotaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Marcus Mariota's 12.6 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 3.1-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 12.6), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marcus Mariota 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

QBWashington Commanders#31

Marcus Mariota

PPG

12.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,695

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

297

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Marcus Mariota

Head to Head

15.7 PPG12.6 PPG

15 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Marcus Mariota: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Marcus Mariota at 57%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Marcus Mariota: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.7 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) came in at 12.6 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jordan Love carries a 3.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Marcus Mariota posted 1695 yards and 10 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Jordan Love is off Week 11 and Marcus Mariota Week 7. 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

If you can acquire Jordan Love at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Marcus Mariota is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Marcus Mariota (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Love outscored Marcus Mariota by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Marcus Mariota's 10. 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.
•Jordan Love is 5 years younger than Marcus Mariota (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Love vs Marcus Mariota: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Marcus Mariota
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	12.6
Games Played	15	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	126
Passing Yards	3,381	1,695
Passing TDs	23	10
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	169.5
Rushing Yards	199	297
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	23	11
TDs/Game	1.5	1.1
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jordan Love holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 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 Marcus Mariota in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Marcus Mariota's 12.6 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 Marcus Mariota average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Marcus Mariota averaged 12.6 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Marcus Mariota's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jordan Love or Marcus Mariota a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Marcus Mariota by 3.1 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.