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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Brock Purdy vs Jordan Love

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Brock Purdy is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Purdy is the better play on a neutral week. 19.7 PPG with 2,314 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 Brock Purdy 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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QBSan Francisco 49ers#6PPG LEADER
Brock Purdy
PPG
19.7
Games
9
Pass Yds
2,167
Pass TDs
20
Rush Yds
147
Rush TDs
3
Bye
Week 14
QBGreen Bay Packers#21
Jordan Love
PPG
15.7
Games
15
Pass Yds
3,381
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
199
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brock Purdy
Jordan Love

Head to Head

19.7 PPG15.7 PPG
9 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Purdy: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #6 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Brock Purdy is producing at 90% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Brock Purdy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Purdy vs Jordan Love: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Brock Purdy and Jordan Love for your lineup, you are not alone. Brock Purdy finished the 2025 season at 19.7 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Jordan Love averaged 15.7 for the Green Bay Packers (15 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Brock Purdy 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. Brock Purdy threw for 2167 yards and 20 touchdowns, while Jordan Love posted 3381 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Brock Purdy has his bye in Week 14, and Jordan Love rests in Week 5. 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

Brock Purdy 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: Brock Purdy (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Brock Purdy outscored Jordan Love by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jordan Love played 15 games in 2025 compared to Brock Purdy's 9. That durability gap means Jordan Love contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Brock Purdy scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatPurdyLove
PPG (Half-PPR)19.715.7
Games Played915
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)177236
Passing Yards2,1673,381
Passing TDs2023
Pass Yds/Game240.8225.4
Rushing Yards147199
Rushing TDs30
Total TDs2323
TDs/Game2.61.5
Age2627
Experience3 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Purdy at 19.7 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Jordan Love's 15.7. 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 Brock Purdy or Jordan Love in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Purdy has the edge at 19.7 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 Brock Purdy and Jordan Love average in 2025?

Brock Purdy averaged 19.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Brock Purdy and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?

Brock Purdy (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Purdy or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Brock Purdy outscored Jordan Love by 4.0 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.