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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Russell WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 1.5-PPG advantage is real (15.7 to 14.2), and Jordan Love's 23 touchdowns show scoring upside. Russell Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

QBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Russell Wilson

PPG

14.2

Games

Pass Yds

2,890

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

155

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Russell Wilson

Head to Head

15.7 PPG14.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Russell Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Russell Wilson at 65%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Russell Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Love and Russell Wilson 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 Russell Wilson posted 14.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A 1.5-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 Russell Wilson posted 2890 yards and 18 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Jordan Love has his bye in Week 11, and Russell Wilson rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Russell Wilson (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 Russell Wilson by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Russell Wilson's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Love vs Russell Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Russell Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	14.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	199
Passing Yards	3,381	2,890
Passing TDs	23	18
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	206.4
Rushing Yards	199	155
Rushing TDs	0	2
Total TDs	23	20
TDs/Game	1.5	1.4
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Jordan Love outscored Russell Wilson by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (15.7 to 14.2). 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 Russell Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Russell Wilson's 14.2 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 Russell Wilson average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Russell Wilson averaged 14.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Russell Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Russell Wilson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Russell Wilson a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Russell Wilson by 1.5 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.