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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Bo Nix vs Jordan LoveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bo Nix is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Jordan Love's 15.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bo Nix is the better fantasy play this season.

Bo Nix has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (17.9 to 15.7), and Bo Nix's 30 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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QBDenver Broncos#11PPG LEADER

Bo Nix

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,931

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

356

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBGreen Bay Packers#21

Jordan Love

PPG

15.7

Games

Pass Yds

3,381

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

199

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Bo Nix

Jordan Love

Head to Head

17.9 PPG15.7 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Bo Nix: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #11 at the position). Jordan Love: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Bo Nix is producing at 81% of elite pace and Jordan Love at 71%. That ranking gap means Bo Nix carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bo Nix vs Jordan Love: The Full Breakdown

Bo Nix and Jordan Love are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bo Nix averaged 17.9 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Jordan Love posted 15.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Bo Nix 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.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bo Nix threw for 3931 yards and 25 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.

One scheduling note: Bo Nix is off Week 10 and Jordan Love Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Bo Nix (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?

•Bo Nix outscored Jordan Love by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bo Nix played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jordan Love's 15. That durability gap means Bo Nix contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bo Nix scored 30 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Bo Nix added 356 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bo Nix vs Jordan Love: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bo Nix	Jordan Love
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.9	15.7
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	304	236
Passing Yards	3,931	3,381
Passing TDs	25	23
Pass Yds/Game	231.2	225.4
Rushing Yards	356	199
Rushing TDs	5	0
Total TDs	30	23
TDs/Game	1.8	1.5
Age	26	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Bo Nix outscored Jordan Love by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (17.9 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 Bo Nix or Jordan Love in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bo Nix has the edge at 17.9 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 Bo Nix and Jordan Love average in 2025?▾

Bo Nix averaged 17.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jordan Love averaged 15.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Bo Nix and Jordan Love's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bo Nix (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Jordan Love (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bo Nix or Jordan Love a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Bo Nix outscored Jordan Love by 2.2 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.