Patrick Mahomes vs Jordan Love
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Jordan Love this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (19.2 vs 16.8).
Jordan Love faces DAL, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Patrick Mahomes faces LAC, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Patrick Mahomes ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Patrick Mahomes: a clear but modest edge of 5.1 points of value over replacement (12.3 vs 7.2).
The draft market agrees: Patrick Mahomes goes first at ADP 104.0 vs 139.2 for Jordan Love.
| Patrick MahomesKAN | Jordan LoveGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | DAL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.8 | 19.2 | Love +2.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #3 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 300.8 | 295.8 | Mahomes +5.1 pts |
| Points per game | 17.7 | 17.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 12.3 | 7.2 | Mahomes +5.1 |
| Overall rank | #57 | #62 | Mahomes by 5 |
| Position rank | QB8 | QB9 | |
| Market ADP | 104.0 | 139.2 | Love +35.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 |
Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Jordan Love in Week 6?
Start Jordan Love this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (19.2 vs 16.8).
Should I draft Patrick Mahomes or Jordan Love in 2026 fantasy football?
Patrick Mahomes. He projects 300.8 fantasy points with 12.3 value over replacement, vs 295.8 points and 7.2 for Jordan Love (QB, PPR).