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NBC Sports Rotoworld fantasy football takes on Jacoby Brissett
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NBC Sports Rotoworld about Jacoby Brissett.
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All NBC Sports Rotoworld insights about Jacoby Brissett
PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Brissett is a strong streaming option in Week 8 against Dallas despite down numbers this year. He has faced four top-10 passing defenses by EPA per dropback and only one outside the top 20 (Lions, where he threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns). Dallas has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, ranks 30th in EPA per dropback allowed, and the game features a 54.5-point total.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Brissett should be cleared for 60 minutes of ball against the Cowboys' highly-unimpressive defense; unlike Kirk Cousins, he doesn't have a ready-made heir apparent waiting in the wings, as third-round rookie Carson Beck has been battling back issues.NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Brissett has been shockingly inaccurate on deep throws in 2026, completing only 5 of 26 passes of 20+ yards (22 percent below expected completion rate) and ranking 36th of 40 qualifying QBs in EPA per pass on deep throws. While he has never been a superb downfield passer, the source notes 'it has never been this bad,' creating a ceiling on receivers like Michael Wilson who depend on deep opportunities.PositiveSleeperOct 26, 2026
Brissett is listed in the Early Waivers Look section as a player rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues, indicating he is available as a potential waiver wire pickup with upside.PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
Brissett faces the Cowboys in Week 8, who are allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and rank dead last in EPA per dropback allowed. The source calls this 'the easiest matchup in the league,' making Brissett a strong one-week streaming option despite not being a consistent QB1.NegativeMatchupOct 20, 2026
Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals offense are vulnerable to pressure; if the Denver Broncos can heat up Brissett, the Arizona offense becomes very hit-or-miss, making the Broncos a favorable defensive matchup despite the Cardinals having some offensive weapons.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Maye is ranked as a 'top 5' fantasy QB option.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Ranked QB12 in Week 6 vs. the Rams.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Brissett was made to produce nonstop air yards; the Cardinals rank fourth in total team air yards over the past two weeks and are going to have no choice but to let it rip on offense due to a defense that can neither stop the run nor the pass, fueling air yards for pass catchers like Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is identified as a 'top 5' fantasy QB option.NegativeMatchupOct 13, 2026
Brissett does not have the same rushing threat as Josh Allen, making the Cardinals a less challenging matchup for the Rams defense in Week 6.PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
The source identifies Maye as a 'top 5' fantasy QB option, indicating strong fantasy quarterback projection for the week.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Brissett faces the Lions, who rank 30th in EPA per dropback allowed and give up the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks (27.9 PPG). The game features a 54.5-point total. Brissett has thrived in shootouts since joining the Cardinals, averaging 22.5 fantasy points per game when the total hits 48 points or higher. This is an incredible streaming spot.NegativeValueOct 8, 2026
Brissett is currently QB18-21 by average points depending on games played, which the source says feels exactly right based on his actual play and box scores. This ranking is just enough to treat him as a true streaming option for Week 5 against the Lions, though the source notes this will not be enough to hold off Carson Beck in the long run.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Threw an interception in the end zone on the final play of Week 4 against the Giants, resulting in a 100-yard defensive touchdown return by Deonte Banks that cost Arizona the game and inflated the Giants' defense to 14 fantasy points.NegativeProjectionOct 5, 2026
Brissett is averaging 4.7 yards per attempt on 115 passes since the Cardinals beat the Chargers in Week 1, indicating inefficient passing performance that limits his fantasy upside.NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
The Seahawks put the jaws of life on Brissett in Week 2, highlighting the downside of having a pocket statue as quarterback; thankfully for QB2 seekers, there's no one else really operating at Seattle's defensive level right now.NegativeProjectionSep 23, 2026
Brissett and the Cardinals have moved away from their air yards-happy approach of 2025; the team ranks ninth-lowest in downfield passing rate (7.6 percent), 11th in pass rate over expected, and 12th in early-down pass rate, suggesting the ridiculous air yards production from last season won't be there.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Jacoby Brissett knows how to play pitch-and-count with his talented, deep skill corps; the Cardinals played keep-away in Week 1 with the Chargers, and considering their defensive limitations, that could be a weekly theme, limiting Brissett's QB2 upside, though he remains a perfectly fine superflex option even for daunting dates like vs. SEA.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Brissett averaged more fantasy points per game than Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert during his 12 starts last season. We know Brissett was taking advantage of an unrepeatable set of circumstances, but he is very much repeating his strong skill corps, hopefully this time with an improved coaching staff and running game. The defense is scarcely improved, which should help in fantasy. Brissett could prove to be an early-season lifehack in superflex leagues.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Brissett enters as QB30 by ADP despite averaging 18.9 fantasy points per game during his 12 starts last season—more than Caleb Williams, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert. He has one of the league's deepest, most versatile skill corps and a new McVay and Shanny disciple play-calling head coach. Even if benched for Carson Beck, it's difficult to envision him finishing outside the top 24 in superflex.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Brissett's new deal is characterized as a 'win-win' for both sides.PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026
Jacoby Brissett's new deal is characterized as a 'win-win' for both sides, suggesting positive implications for his role and fantasy value.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Brissett's reworked contract with the Cardinals is characterized as 'good practice' but does not lock him in as the season-long starter, suggesting uncertainty around his role and potential for competition or replacement during the season.NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026
Brissett's reworked contract with the Cardinals is characterized as 'good practice' but does not lock him in as the season-long starter, suggesting uncertainty around his role and potential for competition or change during the season.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
New Brissett deal is a 'win-win' for both sides, suggesting a positive arrangement that benefits his fantasy outlook and team situation.PositiveRoleJul 27, 2026
Brissett's new deal is characterized as a 'win-win' for both sides, suggesting positive alignment between player and team.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
Brissett's new deal is characterized as a 'win-win' for both sides, suggesting positive alignment and role security for the upcoming season.PositiveRoleJul 21, 2026
The new Brissett deal is characterized as a 'win-win' for both sides, suggesting positive implications for his role and fantasy outlook.