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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Love vs Trevor Lawrence

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trevor Lawrence is the better fantasy play this season.

Trevor Lawrence is the better play on a neutral week. 19.9 PPG with 4,366 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 Trevor Lawrence 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
15
Pass Yds
3,381
Pass TDs
23
Rush Yds
199
Bye
Week 5
QBJacksonville Jaguars#5PPG LEADER
Trevor Lawrence
PPG
19.9
Games
17
Pass Yds
4,007
Pass TDs
29
Rush Yds
359
Rush TDs
9
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jordan Love
Trevor Lawrence

Head to Head

15.7 PPG19.9 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Trevor Lawrence: Tier 1 (Elite) QB (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jordan Love is producing at 71% of elite pace and Trevor Lawrence at 90%. That ranking gap means Trevor Lawrence carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Love vs Trevor Lawrence: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence 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 Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (17 games).

That 4.2-point weekly advantage for Trevor Lawrence 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 Trevor Lawrence posted 4007 yards and 29 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 Trevor Lawrence 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

Trevor Lawrence 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. Trevor Lawrence (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

  • Trevor Lawrence outscored Jordan Love by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Trevor Lawrence played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Trevor Lawrence contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Trevor Lawrence scored 38 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
  • Trevor Lawrence added 359 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatLoveLawrence
PPG (Half-PPR)15.719.9
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)236338
Passing Yards3,3814,007
Passing TDs2329
Pass Yds/Game225.4235.7
Rushing Yards199359
Rushing TDs09
Total TDs2338
TDs/Game1.52.2
Age2726
Experience5 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trevor Lawrence at 19.9 PPG, 4.2 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 Jordan Love or Trevor Lawrence in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trevor Lawrence has the edge at 19.9 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 Trevor Lawrence average in 2025?

Jordan Love averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trevor Lawrence averaged 19.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

When are Jordan Love and Trevor Lawrence's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Jordan Love or Trevor Lawrence a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?

Trevor Lawrence outscored Jordan Love 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.

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