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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Love is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Tyler Shough's 14.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Love is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Jordan Love edges Tyler Shough by 1.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Jordan Love goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

QBNew Orleans Saints#24

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

15.7 PPG14.4 PPG

15 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jordan Love vs Tyler Shough: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Love (15.7 PPG) and Tyler Shough (14.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two quarterbacks are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jordan Love played 15 games for the Green Bay Packers; Tyler Shough suited up 11 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Tyler Shough posted 2384 yards and 10 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jordan Love sits Week 11 while Tyler Shough is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Tyler Shough (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 Tyler Shough by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough's 11. 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 Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Love	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	14.4
Games Played	15	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	236	158
Passing Yards	3,381	2,384
Passing TDs	23	10
Pass Yds/Game	225.4	216.7
Rushing Yards	199	186
Rushing TDs	0	3
Total TDs	23	13
TDs/Game	1.5	1.2
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jordan Love holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Love or Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Love has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Shough (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jordan Love outscored Tyler Shough by 1.3 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.