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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Tua TagovailoaWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5 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. Tua Tagovailoa at 11.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jordan Love higher, but do not fade Tua Tagovailoa 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

QBMiami Dolphins#35

Tua Tagovailoa

PPG

11.5

Games

Pass Yds

2,660

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Tua Tagovailoa

Head to Head

15.7 PPG11.5 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Tua Tagovailoa: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Tua Tagovailoa at 52%. That ranking gap means Jordan Love carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Tua Tagovailoa: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa 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 Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 for the Miami Dolphins (14 games).

That 4.2-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 Tua Tagovailoa posted 2660 yards and 20 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 Tua Tagovailoa Week 6. 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

Jordan Love is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tua Tagovailoa 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. Tua Tagovailoa (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Love outscored Tua Tagovailoa by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tua Tagovailoa'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 Tua Tagovailoa: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Tua Tagovailoa
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	11.5
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	161
Passing Yards	3,381	2,660
Passing TDs	23	20
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	190.0
Rushing Yards	199	43
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	23	20
TDs/Game	1.5	1.4
Age	27	28
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jordan Love at 15.7 PPG, 4.2 points per game above Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5. 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 Tua Tagovailoa in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Tua Tagovailoa's 11.5 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 Tua Tagovailoa average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tua Tagovailoa averaged 11.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Tua Tagovailoa's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Tua Tagovailoa a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Tua Tagovailoa by 4.2 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.