Jordan Love vs Bryce Young
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jordan Love this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (11.7 vs 10.2).
Jordan Love faces ATL, the 14th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Bryce Young faces CLE, the 20th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jordan Love, and it isn't close: 19.5 points of value over replacement separate them (-75.7 vs -95.2).
The draft market agrees: Jordan Love goes first at ADP 139.2 vs 168.2 for Bryce Young.
| Jordan LoveGNB | Bryce YoungCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ATL | CLE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 11.7 | 10.2 | Love +1.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 32) | #14 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 196.3 | 176.8 | Love +19.5 pts |
| Points per game | 11.5 | 10.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.7 | -95.2 | Love +19.5 |
| Overall rank | #154 | #199 | Love by 45 |
| Position rank | QB20 | QB22 | |
| Market ADP | 139.2 | 168.2 | Young +29.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
Should I start Jordan Love or Bryce Young in Week 3?
Start Jordan Love this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.5 projected points (11.7 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Jordan Love or Bryce Young in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Love. He projects 196.3 fantasy points with -75.7 value over replacement, vs 176.8 points and -95.2 for Bryce Young (QB, PPR).