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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Matthew Stafford

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Matthew Stafford is the better fantasy play this season.

Matthew Stafford is the better play on a neutral week. 20.6 PPG with 4,708 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 Matthew Stafford 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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QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 5

QBLos Angeles Rams#3PPG LEADER

Matthew Stafford

PPG

20.6

Games

Pass Yds

4,707

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jordan Love

Matthew Stafford

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15.7 PPG20.6 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Matthew Stafford: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #3 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Matthew Stafford at 94%. That ranking gap means Matthew Stafford carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Matthew Stafford: Who Should You Start?

Deciding between Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers quarterback put up 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 20.6 in 17. A 4.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.9 points favors Matthew Stafford, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jordan Love threw for 3381 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Matthew Stafford posted 4707 yards and 46 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 5, and Matthew Stafford rests in Week 8. 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

Matthew Stafford 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: Jordan Love (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Matthew Stafford (age 38) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Matthew Stafford outscored Jordan Love by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Matthew Stafford played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Matthew Stafford contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Matthew Stafford scored 46 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jordan Love is 11 years younger than Matthew Stafford (27 vs 38), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatLoveStafford

PPG (Half-PPR)15.720.6

Games Played1517

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)236350

Passing Yards3,3814,707

Passing TDs2346

Pass Yds/Game225.4276.9

Rushing Yards1991

Rushing TDs00

Total TDs2346

TDs/Game1.52.7

Age2738

Experience5 yrs16 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

20.6 PPG for Matthew Stafford versus 15.7 for Jordan Love in 2025. The baseline favors Matthew Stafford, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jordan Love or Matthew Stafford in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Matthew Stafford has the edge at 20.6 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 Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford average in 2025?▾

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Matthew Stafford averaged 20.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Matthew Stafford's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 5, and Matthew Stafford (LAR) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Love or Matthew Stafford a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Matthew Stafford outscored Jordan Love by 4.9 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.