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PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Had a tight, efficient, mostly mistake-free day: 27-of-37 for 277 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions, a 103.1 rating. Per NGS, he was especially sharp pushing the ball downfield—6-of-9 for 113 yards, +23.9% completion percentage over expected (CPOE) on throws of 10+ air yards and 8-of-9 for 70 yards and a touchdown (+29.9% CPOE) when targeting out-breaking routes. He also handled pressure well relative to his own recent history; a year after facing the NFL's highest quarterback pressure rate (41.6% in 2025), he went 6-of-11 for 94 yards (+9.4% CPOE) while taking just one sack this week (30.8% pressure rate faced).NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Brissett and the Cardinals played very well in a win over the Chargers in Week 1; however, the source is not scared for the Seahawks facing them in Week 2 because the Seahawks' defense is just that good.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Brissett is the Cardinals' quarterback and heavily targets Trey McBride, who led the team in targets with 13; as long as Brissett is under center, McBride's fantasy managers have little to worry about.NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026
Brissett is listed as an additional consideration for Week 1 DFS, priced at $5,100 DraftKings/$7,000 FanDuel against Los Angeles. He throws for volume when playing behind regardless of opponent, having thrown 40+ attempts against Seattle, Jacksonville, the Rams, and Houston last year.NegativeMatchupSep 8, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is described as 'awful' during his 2024 stint with New England, and he continued to profile as a great matchup for defenses last year with Arizona, averaging over 3.5 sacks per game and at least one turnover in 10-of-12 starts. The Chargers are a viable Week 1 defense stream against Brissett and the Cardinals.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Brissett will start in Week 1 for the Cardinals before Carson Beck takes over the starting role; this interim role provides short-term starting value before the transition to the rookie.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Brissett has sneaky low-end QB1 upside until Arizona makes a change at quarterback, though it's only a matter of time until Carson Beck takes over under center. Last season, the veteran was the QB7 after taking over for the injured Kyler Murray, averaging 283.9 passing yards, 1.9 touchdowns, and 19.9 fantasy points per game, totaling 18.7 or more in 81.8% of the contests.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 63 and consensus rank of 140.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings for 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 26, 2026
Brissett has sneaky low-end QB1 upside until Arizona makes a change at quarterback, though it's only a matter of time until Carson Beck takes over. Last season, Brissett was QB7 after taking over for the injured Kyler Murray, averaging 283.9 passing yards, 1.9 touchdowns, and 19.9 fantasy points per game, totaling 18.7 or more in 81.8% of contests.NegativeMatchupAug 24, 2026
Brissett is a possible starting option for the Cardinals in their Week 1 matchup against the Chargers, creating a favorable defensive matchup for Los Angeles.PositiveSleeperAug 21, 2026
Brissett is positioned as a streaming option due to Arizona's questionable defense forcing shootouts; he's surrounded by elite skill talent including Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, and Jeremiah Love, with Mike LaFleur potentially emerging as a top play-caller.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Brissett is a tier-7 eighth or ninth-round Superflex pick who figures to start for most or all of the season. No specific performance data or outlook is provided in the source material.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Brissett replaced Kyler Murray in 2025 after Murray played only five games, indicating Brissett's role as the primary starter before Murray's Minnesota move.PositiveBustAug 15, 2026
Brissett is a bust candidate despite strong 2025 production because his role is unstable and short-term. In 2025, Brissett posted career-best stats (3,366 yards, 23 TDs, 8 INTs) and was a top-15 fantasy QB despite Arizona's 1-11 record. However, the Cardinals gave him only a one-year raise to starter money this offseason, signaling limited long-term commitment. Third-round pick Carson Beck looms as a backup with draft capital and recent Hall of Fame game performance that make it probable the Cardinals will give him starts toward season's end. More critically, Arizona is unlikely to compete this season and appears positioned to target next year's strong rookie QB class, meaning Brissett won't be part of the franchise's future or present for long. This makes him a risky draft pick despite his statistical floor.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Brissett turned back the clock on his career to finish as QB16 across 14 starts last season, enabling strong performances from Michael Wilson and Trey McBride. He recently negotiated a new contract with Arizona, suggesting stability at the position.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 110 overall; projects 64 pass attempts, 146 yards per game, and 87.7 fantasy points, with 18.2 points of variance.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is ranked QB27 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 110 and a projected fantasy score of 87.7, indicating mid-tier quarterback valuation in 2026 superflex formats.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Jacoby Brissett appeared in 13 games for Arizona in 2025 with a 54% Top-12 finish rate and 23% bust rate, showing modest consistency. He had 0% boom rate, indicating no explosive fantasy weeks. The source includes him in the most consistent quarterbacks list but provides no additional context or outlook for 2026.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex format with ADP 48 and consensus rank 145; projected 86.1 fantasy points with 17.3-point standard deviation.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 91 overall; positioned as the 27th-ranked quarterback in the 2026 draft tier.NegativeProjectionAug 4, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 145 and projected 145 fantasy points; 85.6% consistency rate with 16.8 projected touchdowns.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex draft rankings with an ADP of 56 and a projected value of 127.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Ranked QB27 in 2026 superflex fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 49 and a tier placement of 7.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
Jacoby Brissett ranked QB27 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 145 and projected scoring of 88.4 points.PositiveRoleJul 25, 2026
Brissett's presence as Arizona's starting quarterback briefly elevated Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fantasy production. Harrison Jr. ranked as WR7 from Week 9–10 with Brissett under center, averaging 18.5 PPR fantasy points per game, showing signs of breaking out. However, injuries derailed Harrison's season starting in Week 11, limiting the sample size of Brissett's positive impact.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex format with ADP 49 and consensus rank 145; consensus average draft position spread of 87.6 with 19.7 standard deviation indicates moderate disagreement on valuation.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
Jacoby Brissett ranked QB27 in superflex format with ADP 49 and projected 145 points; 87.6% consistency rating and 19.7 point average deviation.NegativeBustJul 23, 2026
Brissett enters 2026 with one of the shakiest starting jobs in the league; he went 1-11 as a starter for Arizona last season and his on-field results do not support his demands for QB1 money. Carson Beck, the rookie, has attended every team event and looked excellent, positioning himself as the clear front-runner to take over. The source advises fantasy managers to avoid Brissett entirely, calling him one of the easiest fades in fantasy formats this season due to fragile job security and poor performance history.NegativeBustJul 23, 2026
Brissett enters 2026 with one of the shakiest starting jobs in the league; he went 1-11 as a starter for Arizona last season, and his on-field results do not support his demands for QB1 money. Carson Beck, the rookie, has attended every team event and looked excellent, positioning himself as the clear front-runner to take over. The source advises fantasy managers to avoid Brissett entirely, calling him one of the easiest fades in fantasy formats this season.NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026
Ranked QB27 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 49 and projected scoring of 145 points; positioned in tier 7.NegativeRoleNo date
It's only a matter of time until Carson Beck takes over as Arizona's starting quarterback, limiting Brissett's long-term fantasy value.PositiveProjectionNo date
Brissett has sneaky low-end QB1 upside until Carson Beck takes over, as he was the QB7 last season after taking over for injured Kyler Murray, averaging 283.9 passing yards, 1.9 touchdowns, and 19.9 fantasy points per game, totaling 18.7 or more in 81.8% of contests.PositiveRoleNo date
The Cardinals threw the ball 7.3% above expectation last season, the highest mark in the NFL, suggesting a pass-heavy approach that benefits Brissett.PositiveProjectionNo date
Brissett threw the seventh-most pass attempts in the red zone and third-most end-zone attempts while maintaining a low 1.6% turnover rate, giving him sneaky touchdown equity without the weekly turnover tax.PositiveValueNo date
At QB30 ADP, Brissett appears mispriced and is an intriguing late-round target after finishing QB16 last season with the same pass-catching group.