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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Jacoby Brissett
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Jacoby Brissett
NegativeProjectionAug 26, 2026
Jacoby Brissett struggled in the first portion of joint practice against Green Bay: 3/7 with an interception and a sack; pressure on nearly every pass play and an additional pressnap penalty from the offensive line.NegativeRoleAug 26, 2026
Brissett is squared away as the Cardinals' starter to begin 2026, but his leash will be fairly short, especially if he can't continue last year's momentum through the opening month of the season. Rookie Carson Beck is positioned as a credible backup threat if Brissett struggles early; Beck's preseason performance has been strong enough to keep him in the mix. Brissett will be receiving snaps from elite center Hjalte Froholdt, providing offensive line stability.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
The source evaluates Brissett as inadequate for long-term franchise success; he is not what any team wants as their long-term franchise quarterback, which is a primary reason the Cardinals ranked dead last in ESPN's future power rankings.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Despite being the biggest question mark at the position, Brissett marched the team down the field effectively, made good throws when needed, and relied on the running game with RBs Jeremiah Love and Tyler Allgeier. He threw an excellent third-and-11 pass to WR Michael Wilson and a highlight-reel touchdown to WR Marv Harrison in the back corner of the end zone.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Brissett led his opening drive to a touchdown in one series, completing 5-for-5 for 101 yards, one TD, zero picks, and zero sacks with a 142.9 QB rating. The source notes he was 'in command' and threw an 'amazing' touchdown pass to Marv Harrison in double coverage in the back corner of the end zone, demonstrating he can learn the new LaFleur system quickly despite not playing for several months.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Cardinals starting QB Jacoby Brissett completed 5 of 5 passes for 44 yards and 1 touchdown in the preseason opener against Las Vegas, answering the Raiders' opening drive touchdown to knot the game at 7-7 and leading an efficient offensive performance.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Brissett is the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals but has not looked great in training camp. The source notes that while training camp performance doesn't necessarily predict season success, there is concern that he and Gardner Minshew have not turned a corner and may not be the right guys for the season.NegativeMatchupAug 13, 2026
Raiders QB potential starter in week 17 matchup vs. Cardinals; preseason game on August 13, 2026 may provide early preview of Jacoby Brissett vs. Kirk Cousins faceoff depending on Raiders' starter selection.NegativeRoleAug 12, 2026
Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur confirmed QB1 Jacoby Brissett will play in Thursday's preseason game vs. Raiders; starters will play at least one series, with LaFleur noting "could be one drive, max of two for those main guys." Brissett's preseason workload is limited but confirmed.NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Cardinals starting quarterback confirmed to play in preseason week two against the Raiders; head coach Mike LaFleur stated starters will see limited action: 'How much? It's not going to be much. One drive, max of two for those main guys.' Brissett's snap count will be capped in the preseason game.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
After Mike LaFleur was hired as the new Cardinals head coach, the team faced a QB room decision regarding Kyler Murray. The Cardinals ultimately released Murray on March 11 and anointed Brissett as the starter for the 2026 season.PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
GM Monti Ossenfort has remained steadfast behind Brissett as the unquestioned Week 1 starter for the Cardinals, citing his extensive NFL experience and prior-year performance. Ossenfort stated: "Jacoby has played a lot of football in the NFL, he's seen a lot of things. He stepped into a tough situation last year and he performed." Despite limited recent practice visibility, Ossenfort's public backing and Brissett's locker room impact secure his starter status.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Despite being the obvious starting candidate for the Cardinals, Brissett struggled with the deep ball during the Red/White practice, misfiring on 7-8 deep throws that were either too far or too much to the side from intended receivers, mostly targeting Marv Harrison. This is unusual given that Brissett has historically nailed his deep passes with good accuracy, but he and Harrison stayed after practice to work on the issue.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Brissett expressed confidence in his ability to master the new offense, citing his experience across six different offenses with five NFL teams. He stated he has been through many different phases of football and is willing to put in the work, noting that once contract negotiations are handled, 'the football is the football' and he will take care of it.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Brissett is learning a brand-new offense installed by new head coach Mike LaFleur, similar to the Rams, 49ers, and Packers systems. He initially started at the back of the line (QB4) in practice reps before earning first-team reps. He acknowledged missing all OTA and minicamp class meetings and practice sessions while negotiating his contract, putting him behind Gardner Minshew and Carson Beck, who attended every session and showed flashes of capability.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Brissett secured a two-year, $15.5 million deal with incentives to $21 million after being named the Cardinals' starting QB for 2026, following Kyler Murray's injury and subsequent release. Despite being considered a career backup with 53 starts in nine years, he earned starting QB money (less than half the price of most league starters) and is now listed on the Cardinals' first official depth chart as the starter.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Mike Sando of The Athletic has ranked Brissett 33rd out of 35 total quarterbacks despite him being the Cardinals' presumed starter and one of the 32 expected to start for an NFL club this year; this ranking places him outside the top 32 in a critical preseason evaluation.NegativeProjectionAug 5, 2026
Ranked Tier 4 (#33) by The Athletic's QB tiers despite being penciled in as Arizona Cardinals starter. Brissett carries a 2-15 starting record over the past two seasons, though his teams (New England and Arizona) have provided the worst defense/special teams support of any QB with 17+ starts over that span (-6.8 EPA per start). The source notes he can read defenses, gets the ball out quickly, and can challenge downfield, but defensive coaches rated him higher than offensive coaches did—the third-largest split in that direction behind Tagovailoa and Prescott—suggesting scheme/context matters more than pure talent.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is the likely starting quarterback for the Cardinals' rebuild under new head coach Mike LaFleur; the source notes the QB position 'remains in flux' and criticizes the ranking by noting Brissett is 'a career backup, a journeyman, or a rookie third-rounder' as the most likely starter, indicating skepticism about the offensive outlook.NegativeProjectionAug 1, 2026
The source reports that the vast majority of Arizona Cardinals fans surveyed expect Brissett to start approximately half the 2026 season, with many specifically projecting eight games of starting opportunity. The Cardinals carry a 4.5-win line, reflecting low expectations despite Brissett's pay bump. The source notes that Brissett would likely need to reach at least a 3-5 record through his first eight games to secure a ninth start; a 2-6 record would be considered bad, 1-7 shocking, and 0-8 would raise serious questions about his continued role.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Brissett showed rust early in training camp but bounced back after the first 11v11; however, he has struggled with accuracy on deep throws, penalty issues (intentional grounding, pre-snap confusion), and situational awareness problems. The source attributes the deep misses to conditioning concerns—noting he appears out of shape with dead legs and limited mobility—likely stemming from his offseason holdout. While the source hopes these issues will be resolved before the September 13th opener, the combination of rust, conditioning deficits, and pre-snap discipline problems represents a significant concern for his early-season performance.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Brissett showed rust in his first full practice and was hit-and-miss over subsequent days; he had a particularly poor Wednesday with multiple overthrows and accuracy issues. The source attributes the deep misses to conditioning concerns—he is out of shape with dead legs, appears slightly overweight, and is not moving well, a byproduct of his offseason holdout. Additionally, he struggled with presnap awareness and situational awareness, including an intentional grounding penalty and a middle-of-field throw at the line of scrimmage during 2-minute drill installations. The source is hopeful conditioning and work will resolve these issues before the regular season.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Brissett looks good on short to intermediate passes, but his long ball accuracy is shamefully off target. He did lead a successful two-minute drill, though there was a contested pass interference call that continued the drive instead of turning the ball over on downs.NegativeProjectionJul 30, 2026
Brissett looks good on short to intermediate passes, but his long ball accuracy is shamefully off target. He did lead a successful two-minute drill, though a contested pass interference call continued the drive instead of turning the ball over on downs.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
The source frames Brissett's role as contingent on winning games; despite being the Cardinals' paid starting quarterback, his tenure is expected to be short-lived due to his historical inability to produce wins. The source notes that "no matter the stats, the wins have to come at some point to continue to roll him out there," suggesting the Cardinals will quickly pivot to Carson Beck or Gardner Minshew if Brissett fails to generate victories.NegativeProjectionJul 29, 2026
The source projects Brissett will start between 5-8 games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2026, citing his career-long struggle to win games as a starter (1-11 last year, 1-4 the year before, never a winning record in his career, best seasons 7-8 in 2019 and 2-3 in 2021). The source reasons that while it would be "catastrophically bad" for him not to start at least four games, the lack of wins will likely force the Cardinals to move on to backup options before reaching a full 15+ game season.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
Now that QB Jacoby Brissett has his new deal signed, he was inserted into the lead spot in most drills, displacing Gardner Minshew to QB2. He is expected to have a breakout season this year with a new offensive coach and utilizing the Rams' offensive scheme which makes league stars out of guys like him.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Incumbent Cardinals starter ahead of Carson Beck on the depth chart; the source frames Beck's early camp struggles in the context of whether they would force the team to turn to Brissett, suggesting Brissett remains the primary option if Beck is not ready to play.NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
Incumbent starting QB for Arizona Cardinals ahead of third-round rookie Carson Beck; source notes that Beck's early training camp struggles may reduce the Cardinals' confidence in deploying him if they reach a point of needing to see someone other than Brissett, suggesting Brissett's job security is not immediately threatened by Beck's presence.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Jacoby Brissett agreed to a new contract with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026 season and will now be paid like a starter, upgrading from being the lowest-paid starter to slightly not the lowest-paid starter with incentives. This contract adjustment signals the team's commitment to him as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Veteran QB brings significant experience and leadership to the Cardinals offense; Hackett emphasizes Brissett's veteran presence, long NFL tenure, understanding of football systems, and wisdom from experience in multiple schemes. Brissett is described as a big, strong arm talent unafraid to throw downfield, fitting well into Hackett's system.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
QB Jacoby Brissett is struggling to grasp the new offense in training camp and is not showing the fluidity expected. The source notes he 'looks a bit sluggish and may even have a bit more weight on him' and 'isn't fluid with his movements at all so far,' creating an opening for Carson Beck to challenge for the starting role.NegativeValueJul 24, 2026
Brissett is seeking $15 million in contract negotiations, but the Cardinals are unwilling to pay that amount. The team's smart play is to offer only a bump up to the $8-10 million range, given that Brissett has no leverage and the team is projected to be the worst in the NFL this season. Ossenfort must stand his ground in negotiations even as noise grows louder for a raise, because paying "starter money" for a quarterback who may start only eight games makes no financial sense.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Brissett showed up to training camp and was relegated to light work due to offseason inactivity with the team. The Cardinals signaled organizational preference for Gardner Minshew by slotting him with the first-team at the start of drills, sending a message that Brissett has no leverage in contract negotiations. The team looked everywhere for a replacement, then drafted Carson Beck, and only then begrudgingly made it seem like Brissett may be the starter. Brissett would need to start at least six games, keep them competitive, and win some to hold off changes; if the Cardinals are 1-5 or worse, calls for a quarterback change will grow louder. The team is unwilling to pay "starter money" for a player who may start only eight games this season.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Contract negotiations between Brissett and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort remain in limbo despite both sides agreeing he deserves more money than his backup deal. Brissett is negotiating without legal representation (he is his own agent, a communications major), while Ossenfort holds two master's degrees in business and sports management, creating a potential disadvantage in protracted negotiations that continue to drag on.NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026
LaFleur previously announced Brissett as his starting quarterback for the season and still appears to view him as the probable starter for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, though the coach's vague response ('practice one on July 23') when asked about QB competition suggests some ambiguity about whether the starting job is now open to all four quarterbacks.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Brissett missed all offseason work including OTAs and minicamps, appearing only as a ball boy during mandatory minicamp, while three competing QBs (Minshew, Slovis, Beck) attended every session and class meeting to learn the new LaFleur offense. He arrived late to training camp on July 23 and was last in QB rep order during drills, creating significant catch-up ground against teammates who have been studying the complex new scheme for 40 days.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Brissett participated in training camp practice on day two; the source attributes his earlier-than-expected participation to the Carson Beck signing, suggesting Beck's arrival may have accelerated Brissett's involvement in team activities.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Brissett was named the Cardinals' starter after Kyler Murray was cut, but has since held out of team activities seeking contract restructuring with more years and higher salary. The source notes that in seven games as backup in 2025, Arizona was winning late in the fourth quarter despite only winning one game, and Michael Wilson and Trey McBride had tremendous seasons. His holdout has created uncertainty about the QB situation.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Mike LaFleur named Brissett the undisputed starting quarterback before the 2026 season without a QB battle, giving him the number-one reps in practice and no preseason playing time requirement. However, during the final mandatory minicamp, LaFleur may have implied a change to that starting title, with Minshew, Slovis, and Beck taking snaps in the new offense while Brissett has not yet taken a single rep with the new system.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Brissett played the final 12 games of 2025 after Kyler Murray's injury, posting a 1-11 record. His best individual performance was 452 passing yards against the San Francisco 49ers, which set an NFL record for most attempts in a single game (57 attempts), but the Cardinals lost badly. The source notes this exceptional individual performance did not translate to team success, and questions whether Brissett has proven more than remaining vertical given the 1-11 record.NegativeValueJul 22, 2026
Brissett signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal ($6.25 million per year) before the 2025 season as Kyler Murray's backup. After Murray's injury, Brissett started the final 12 games and was named the starter by Mike LaFleur before the 2026 season. However, he is now ranked #30 in QB pay across the league, earning less than four rookie-deal QBs and four backup QBs, including Davis Mills, Marcus Mariota, Bryce Young, and Drake Maye. Brissett wants a raise but is not seeking elite QB money like Joe Burrow ($55M) or Sam Darnold ($33.5M); he wants to be paid more than the Cam Ward/Caleb Williams/Bryce Young/Jayden Daniels/Drake Maye rookie class.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Named the starter but head coach Mike LaFleur appears to have retracted that assertion after Brissett did not attend or participate in any offseason OTAs and minicamps. With a new offensive scheme requiring on-field reps and tutelage, Brissett's starter status is now uncertain and open to competition.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Jacoby Brissett ranks #25 overall with a score of 33 in SB Nation's analytics-based QB ranking; he earned an 8 in Lack of Turnovers but scored only 3 in Clutch and 5 in Scoring. The source notes that Brissett's partial-season starter status affects his ranking, as the tilt adjustment is evaluated based on career body of work rather than full-season performance, potentially inflating his ranking relative to full-time starters.