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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Michael Penix Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Michael Penix Jr.'s 13.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

Jordan Love is the better play on a neutral week. 15.7 PPG with 3,580 yards gives a reliable baseline. Michael Penix Jr. at 13.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jordan Love higher, but do not fade Michael Penix Jr. entirely.

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

QBAtlanta Falcons#29

Michael Penix Jr.

PPG

13.4

Games

Pass Yds

1,982

Pass TDs

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Michael Penix Jr.

Head to Head

15.7 PPG13.4 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Michael Penix Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #29 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Michael Penix Jr. at 61%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Michael Penix Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jordan Love and Michael Penix Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Jordan Love finished the 2025 season at 15.7 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (15 games), and Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 for the Atlanta Falcons (9 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Jordan Love is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Michael Penix Jr. posted 1982 yards and 9 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

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. Michael Penix Jr. (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Love outscored Michael Penix Jr. by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Michael Penix Jr.'s 9. 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 Michael Penix Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Michael Penix Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	13.4
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	121
Passing Yards	3,381	1,982
Passing TDs	23	9
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	220.2
Rushing Yards	199	70
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	23	10
TDs/Game	1.5	1.1
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jordan Love at 15.7 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Michael Penix Jr.'s 13.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Love or Michael Penix Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Michael Penix Jr.'s 13.4 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 Michael Penix Jr. average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Michael Penix Jr. averaged 13.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Jordan Love and Michael Penix Jr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jordan Love and Michael Penix Jr. 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 Michael Penix Jr. a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Michael Penix Jr. by 2.3 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.