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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Matthew StaffordWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Matthew Stafford is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.6 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Matthew Stafford is the better fantasy play this season.

Matthew Stafford is the better play on a neutral week. 20.6 PPG with 4,708 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jordan Love at 15.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Matthew Stafford higher, but do not fade Jordan Love entirely.

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

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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

QBLos Angeles Rams#3PPG LEADER

Matthew Stafford

PPG

20.6

Games

Pass Yds

4,707

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Matthew Stafford

Head to Head

15.7 PPG20.6 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Matthew Stafford: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Matthew Stafford at 94%. That ranking gap means Matthew Stafford carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Matthew Stafford: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers quarterback put up 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 20.6 in 17. A 4.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.9 points favors Matthew Stafford, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford posted 4707 yards and 46 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking quarterbacks this deep on your bench, plan your replacement quarterback early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Matthew Stafford is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jordan Love is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Matthew Stafford (age 38) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Matthew Stafford outscored Jordan Love by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Matthew Stafford played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Matthew Stafford contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Matthew Stafford scored 46 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jordan Love is 11 years younger than Matthew Stafford (27 vs 38), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•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 Matthew Stafford: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Matthew Stafford
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	20.6
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	350
Passing Yards	3,381	4,707
Passing TDs	23	46
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	276.9
Rushing Yards	199	1
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	23	46
TDs/Game	1.5	2.7
Age	27	38
Experience	5 yrs	16 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

20.6 PPG for Matthew Stafford versus 15.7 for Jordan Love in 2025. The baseline favors Matthew Stafford, 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 Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Matthew Stafford has the edge at 20.6 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 Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

Do Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford 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 Matthew Stafford a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Matthew Stafford outscored Jordan Love by 4.9 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.