Jordan Love · Justin Herbert · 2026 week 2

Jordan Love or Justin Herbert?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jordan Love or Justin Herbert? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jordan LoveJordan Love projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Justin Herbert in week 2, drawing NYJ — the 26th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jordan Love START @ NYJ 19.6 26th · tough 20.5 776 healthy
Justin Herbert vs LV 16.9 13th 14.3 1,501 healthy

QBs vs NYJ recently: Cam Ward 11.7 pts (W1).

QBs vs LV recently: Malik Willis 17.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Justin Herbert carries the higher trade value — 1,501 against 776 (a 48% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Justin Herbert gets the most. Momentum: Jordan Love +81 and Justin Herbert -789 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.