Jordan Love vs Marcus Mariota: Who Should You Start?
Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.1 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) came in at 12.0 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Jordan Love carries a 4.1-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 10 and Marcus Mariota Week 14. 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.
