Jordan Love

Jordan Love enters 2026 as a steady QB2 with real weekly upside, especially in fantasy formats that reward passing volume and a little rushing production. Green Bay still has him locked in as the starter, and the overall environment looks stable, which is a big reason he remains relevant in fantasy drafts.

The biggest current note is health: Love is expected to play in Green Bay’s first preseason game after the thumb injury he dealt with last preseason, and the plan is reportedly for him to see limited action. That’s encouraging, because it suggests the Packers are not treating him like a player with a lingering issue heading into the season.

From a fantasy angle, Love’s profile looks pretty familiar. Recent 2026 projections land him in the QB17-QB18 range, with roughly mid-200s fantasy points and around 26-27 passing touchdowns, which points to a useful but not elite starter. He has enough arm talent and offensive structure to deliver spike weeks, but his weekly floor can still be a little uneven if the touchdowns don’t come in bunches.

The case for drafting Love is simple: he gives you a reliable starting quarterback without having to pay top-tier quarterback prices, and there is still room for a top-10 finish if the offense clicks and the touchdown luck breaks right. The caution is also simple: he’s more of a strong value QB2 than a set-and-forget QB1, so if you draft him, pair him with confidence in the rest of your roster rather than expecting him to carry it.