Baker Mayfield vs Jordan Love
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Clear edge · 68% confident
Baker Mayfield- More points per game: 16.6 vs 16.1
- More opportunity: 97% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: QB12 vs QB15
Jordan Love carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Baker Mayfield and Jordan Love are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jordan Love holds the edge in expert consensus (QB18 to QB19). Baker Mayfield typically comes off the board first, around pick 145 (round 13) to Jordan Love's pick 161. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Jordan Love at 279 PPR points (16.4 per game) versus Baker Mayfield at 275.
Last season Baker Mayfield carried the heavier workload (97% snap share, 55 touches to Jordan Love's 47), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jordan Love is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Baker Mayfield is the solid pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Jordan Love carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Mayfield | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 275 | 279 |
| Points / game | 16.6 | 16.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #118 | #115 |
| ADP | 145 | 161 |
| Positional rank | QB12 | QB15 |
| Snap share | 97% | 94% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 6 |
| Age | 31 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love in 2026?
Baker Mayfield is a solid pick over Jordan Love for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Jordan Love carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love?
Jordan Love carries the higher 2026 projection at 279 PPR points (16.4 per game), compared with 275 for Baker Mayfield.
Where are Baker Mayfield and Jordan Love being drafted?
Baker Mayfield has an ADP around pick 145 (round 13), while Jordan Love goes closer to pick 161 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Baker Mayfield or Jordan Love?
Expert consensus ranks Jordan Love (QB18) ahead of Baker Mayfield (QB19) for 2026.
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