Jordan Love vs Sam Darnold
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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jordan Love- Higher projection: 279 vs 263 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 115 vs 137
- More points per game: 16.1 vs 14.7
Jordan Love and Sam Darnold are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback. Jordan Love holds the edge in expert consensus (QB18 to QB22). Jordan Love typically comes off the board first, around pick 161 (round 14) to Sam Darnold's pick 163. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Jordan Love at 279 PPR points (16.4 per game) versus Sam Darnold at 263.
Last season Jordan Love carried the heavier workload (94% snap share, 47 touches to Sam Darnold's 35), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jordan Love is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Love | Darnold |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 279 | 263 |
| Points / game | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #115 | #137 |
| ADP | 161 | 163 |
| Positional rank | QB15 | QB13 |
| Snap share | 94% | 96% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Jordan Love or Sam Darnold.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jordan Love or Sam Darnold in 2026?
Jordan Love is a clear call over Sam Darnold for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Jordan Love carries the higher 2026 projection at 279 PPR points (16.4 per game), compared with 263 for Sam Darnold.
Where are Jordan Love and Sam Darnold being drafted?
Jordan Love has an ADP around pick 161 (round 14), while Sam Darnold goes closer to pick 163 (round 14).
Who is ranked higher, Jordan Love or Sam Darnold?
Expert consensus ranks Jordan Love (QB18) ahead of Sam Darnold (QB22) for 2026.
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