Jordan Love or Patrick Mahomes II?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Patrick Mahomes II
  • Rest of season: Patrick Mahomes II4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Jordan LovePatrick Mahomes II
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Jordan Love ahead · 4 rank Patrick Mahomes II ahead
QB16#15–#17QB10#7–#11edge
Week 3QB13#11–#14QB7#5–#9edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.120.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)7 #115 overall8 #101 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+5 ranks · +30 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered59%90%
Bye115
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Jordan Love or Patrick Mahomes II?
Patrick Mahomes II. This week's consensus has Jordan Love at QB13 (range #11–#14) and Patrick Mahomes II at QB7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 17.1 vs 20.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jordan Love or Patrick Mahomes II?
Patrick Mahomes II. Rest-of-season consensus: Jordan Love QB16 (range #15–#17) vs Patrick Mahomes II QB10 (range #7–#11). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Patrick Mahomes II ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jordan Love for Patrick Mahomes II?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jordan Love is ranked #115 overall and Patrick Mahomes II #101, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.