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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jalen Hurts vs Jordan Love

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 15.7), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jordan Love is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jalen Hurts

Jordan Love

Head to Head

18.8 PPG15.7 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jalen Hurts is producing at 85% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jalen Hurts vs Jordan Love: Who Should You Start?

Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG across 16 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Jalen Hurts 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.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jordan Love (3381 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Jalen Hurts has his bye in Week 9, 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

If you can acquire Jalen Hurts at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Jordan Love is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen Hurts (age 27) 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?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Jordan Love by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHurtsLove

PPG (Half-PPR)18.815.7

Games Played1615

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301236

Passing Yards3,2243,381

Passing TDs2523

Pass Yds/Game201.5225.4

Rushing Yards421199

Rushing TDs80

Total TDs3323

TDs/Game2.11.5

Age2727

Experience5 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

Jalen Hurts outscored Jordan Love by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (18.8 to 15.7). 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 Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 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 Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Jordan Love by 3.1 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.