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NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026
Zain Dhanani identifies Jacoby Brissett as a non-elite QB option for Week 8 with an exploitable matchup, suggesting there is still upside despite being a bye-week fill-in.PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026
Brissett faces a favorable matchup against Dallas, which ranks bottom-5 in EPA/dropback (-0.30), opposing passer rating (110.2), completion rate (68.5%), yards/attempt (7.9), and QB fantasy points/game (21.3); the 53.5-point game total supports QB upside despite his alternating QB1/QB2 performances over the last six weeks.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Brissett is streamable against Dallas, which has allowed 0.30 EPA per dropback this season (2nd most). The Cowboys play single-high coverage on 60% of their coverage snaps, and Brissett has averaged 6.12 yards per dropback against those looks this season versus 5.51 against two-high. Dallas has generated pressure on 34.2% of dropbacks over its past three games (12th lowest). Brissett has averaged 6.19 yards per dropback from a clean pocket this season and 3.62 under pressure.PositiveMatchupOct 29, 2026
Matthew Berry receives votes for Jacoby Brissett at QB10 for Week 8 against Dallas; Berry likes the volume or the defense on the other side.PositiveValueOct 29, 2026
Brissett is recommended as a waiver-wire streaming option superior to Patrick Mahomes in Week 8 if available.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG in 2026 (QB22 on season, top-12 in only 2 of 7 games), but faces a favorable Week 8 matchup against the Cowboys' 31st-ranked pass-EPA defense (0.23) and 29th-ranked pass success rate (50.4%). The source projects him as QB12 against Dallas, with a median projection of 17.5 points, ceiling of 22.6, and floor of 13.9. The Cowboys are 6.4-point favorites with a 27 PPG offense, creating shootout conditions similar to Week 5 when Brissett shined against the Lions.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Brissett projects to 17.5 fantasy points and cracks the top 10 at QB in Week 8 projections (QB9 rank), notably more optimistic than expert consensus of QB12. He's trending up with at least 16.1 fantasy points in three of his past four starts. Draws a favorable matchup vs. the Cowboys, who rank 31st in EPA per pass defense and have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. While Brissett is stuck in NFL limbo as a placeholder in Arizona, he remains capable of solid performances in the right matchups.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Brissett is projected as QB12 for Week 8 against the Cowboys despite averaging only 16.2 PPG on the season (QB22). The matchup is favorable: Dallas ranks 31st in pass-EPA (0.23) and 29th in pass success rate (50.4%), creating shootout conditions. Brissett's Week 5 performance against the Lions (similar bad defense + good offense scenario) supports the upgrade. Median projection is 17.5 PPG with a ceiling of 22.6 and floor of 13.9.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Brissett is ranked No. 12 for Week 8 at Dallas and receives an indoor upgrade; he has been a functional contributor this year (16.2 fantasy points per game, 1,600 yards passing, 10 TDs, 6 INTs with 26-80-1 rushing) despite inefficient passing (5.4 AY/A), and he's No. 4 in designed rush share (9%) and goal-line rush share (38%); the Cardinals have a one-day edge off Monday Night Football, and Brissett performed well against Dallas last year (24.8 fantasy points, 261 yards passing, 2 TDs, 0 INTs with 5-4-1 rushing); the Cowboys are No. 30 in defensive pass DVOA (32.9%) and could be without LB Dee Winters (calf), SS Jalen Thompson (hamstring, IR), and S P.J. Locke (foot, IR).PositiveMatchupOct 27, 2026
Brissett has passed for 272+ yards four times and 2+ TDs three times despite heavy pressure from opposing defenses. Week 8 matchup vs. Cowboys features a 54-point game line with expected offensive fireworks; Cowboys allow 20 FPG to QBs (tied for fifth most in league). Brissett's experience playing catchup over the past two seasons positions him well for a high-scoring game.NegativeMatchupOct 17, 2026
Brissett is flagged as a QB manager should think twice before starting in Week 6, indicating a poor matchup or downgrade for the week.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Matthew Berry gives Jacoby Brissett a vote for Week 6 at Los Angeles Rams, ranked QB15. Berry likes the game environment and specifically notes that Brissett's volume is the one that jumps off the page.NegativeProjectionOct 15, 2026
Brissett downgrades from a must-start in Week 5 (26.3 points vs Lions) to mid-range QB2 territory for Week 6 against the Rams. The Rams are the fifth-hardest passing matchup (-3.3 PPG), and the Cardinals have the fifth-lowest team total (19.1). McFarland projects the under on Brissett's 244-yard passing prop.NegativeProjectionOct 14, 2026
Brissett is ranked No. 19 in the Week 6 QB rankings.PositiveProjectionOct 12, 2026
Jacoby Brissett posted QB4 on the week in the high-scoring Arizona-Detroit matchup that combined for 66 points, demonstrating strong quarterback production in a game that lived up to 'game of the week' expectations.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Brissett is a top streaming QB option in Week 5 against Detroit, which ranks 31st in DvP against QBs, allowing 6.37 fantasy points per game more than average. DvP-adjusted Fantasy Life projection has him as QB3, prediction market implied projection as QB6, and Vegas base floor as QB4. The source recommends jamming Brissett into lineups unless you have a surefire QB1 starter.PositiveProjectionOct 9, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Jacoby Brissett as QB9 for Week 5, placing him on the Love list for the DET @ ARI matchup. Arizona allows the highest rate of passing TDs in the league, and Detroit has the highest implied team total in Week 5, creating a favorable passing environment for Brissett.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jacoby Brissett receives votes from Matthew Berry for Week 5 (QB9 projection); Brissett has a favorable spot against a pass defense that has been leaking.PositiveValueOct 8, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is available in over 50% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues. Through 4 weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a higher pass rate over expectation than any other team, providing a favorable passing environment for their quarterback.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Brissett is ranked QB8 in Week 5 against the Lions, who provide a jaw-dropping 6.4 PPG boost to opposing signal callers. Opposing QBs are averaging 28.4 PPG against Detroit (No. 2 behind Allen's 28.9 PPG). While Brissett has been modest this season with 15.8 PPG and 205 yards, he has a respectable 1.5 TDs per contest. He projects with a median of 17.1 points and ceiling of 22.2 in Week 5.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Brissett projects to 17.1 fantasy points and ranks QB9 for Week 5, moving into the bottom of the top 10 despite being a fringe starter most weeks. The source cites the Lions matchup as the biggest reason; Detroit has allowed 30.7 fantasy points per game to opposing QBs—the worst mark in the league by a comfortable margin, with a 6.9-point gap to the second-ranked Commanders (24.8 PPG). The source ranks Brissett at the top of Tier 3 at quarterback but believes he's undervalued and would personally rank him higher, with zero qualms about starting him in this matchup.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is a top-five QB play in Week 5 against the Lions, who have the worst pass defense in the NFL. Detroit allows 28.3 fantasy points per game to QBs (league-worst), 0.267 EPA per dropback (4th-highest), and 0.156 EPA per play (2nd-worst). Lions opponents average 41.3 pass attempts per game (2nd-most), and 40.5% of drives against Detroit result in touchdowns (league-high). Brissett is coming off a three-interception game in Week 4 and faces a get-right spot. Arizona's offense has the 5th-highest dropback rate from inside the 10-yard line (64%), and Brissett could realistically throw four touchdowns in this high-scoring game.PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is QB18 on the year averaging 15.8 PPG and gets the juiciest matchup for opposing QBs at home vs. the Lions, who allow 30.7 FPPG (1st), 327 passing yards (1st), and 2.8 passing TDs (1st) to opposing QBs. He's easily the best streamer option of the week at QB.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is listed with 15.8 PPG average and a Week 5 projection of 17.1 points in half-PPR scoring.PositiveMatchupOct 7, 2026
Brissett hasn't been prolific this season but has been functionally productive (15.8 fantasy points per game, 818 yards passing, 6 TDs, 4 INTs with 15-43-1 rushing). The source upgrades him for Week 5 vs. Lions because: (1) Lions are No. 1 in largest fantasy boost allowed to QBs (+7.8); (2) matchup is pristine at home indoors; (3) Lions are on their third away game in four weeks with enhanced road disadvantage (outside division, on grass vs. turf); (4) Lions are without SS Brian Branch, FS Kerby Joseph, No. 3 S Avonte Maddox, and No. 4 S Thomas Harper. Additionally, Brissett has overlooked rushing usage (8% designed rush share, 40% goal-line rush share), making him a potential Guillotine League play.PositiveMatchupOct 6, 2026
Brissett was recommended as a streamer last week and delivered 166 passing yards, 2 TDs, and 3 INTs (including a TD to Marvin Harrison Jr.). This week he faces the Lions, who are No. 1 in most passing yards allowed, fantasy points given up, and TD passes allowed. The source states 'Brissett is staring at a big day,' indicating confidence despite the Lions' elite pass defense ranking—likely due to the game being in Arizona and potential game script.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is recommended as a waiver wire target to replace Kyler Murray at quarterback, offering better fantasy production than Murray's recent 11.5-point performance.PositiveMatchupSep 30, 2026
Brissett is a Week 4 upgrade against the Giants despite modest season production (16.5 fantasy points per game, 652 yards passing, 4 TDs, 1 INT). He was legitimately good last week on the road against the 49ers (25.6 points, 280 yards passing, 2 TDs, 0 INTs), and the Giants defense is significantly injured: EDGE Brian Burns (knee), CB Deonte Banks (calf), SS Tyler Nubin (calf) missed last week, and CB Paulson Adebo (knee) is on IR. Brissett has also performed well historically against Giants HC John Harbaugh (3-0 ATS, 92.9% ROI).PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Brissett is ranked No. 20 in Week 4 QB rankings but receives a defensive injury upgrade at the Giants. The source notes Brissett hasn't been prolific but has been functionally productive with 16.5 fantasy points per game, 652 yards passing, 4 TDs, 1 INT, and 11-25-1 rushing; last week on the road against the 49ers he was legitimately good (25.6 points, 280 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 4-4-1 rushing). The Giants defense is injured: EDGE Brian Burns (knee) exited with injury, CB Deonte Banks (calf) and SS Tyler Nubin (calf) missed last week, and CB Paulson Adebo (knee, IR) is out. Brissett has done well against Giants HC John Harbaugh (3-0 ATS, 92.9% ROI), though the source notes the sample is small.PositiveValueSep 29, 2026
Brissett completed 38-of-52 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 3, making him a compelling streamer option despite top-12 quarterback picks like Drake Maye and Justin Herbert disappointing. The Cardinals face the Giants, who will likely start Jameis Winston, setting up a potential shootout. The Giants defense was picked apart by Matthew Stafford for 327 yards and 4 touchdowns the previous week, suggesting Brissett has favorable matchup conditions to continue his strong play.NegativeProjectionSep 25, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is projected for 14.5 PPG in Week 3; his season average of 12.0 PPG shows modest improvement, but the Cardinals face a 49ers defense that just won the NFC Championship conversation after two weeks, suggesting limited upside.NegativeMatchupSep 19, 2026
Jacoby Brissett is referenced humorously as the only person who might have believed Arizona could defeat a Mike McDaniel-led Chargers team in Week 1, implying low expectations for Arizona's QB play.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
The source identifies Brissett as a contrarian QB play in Week 2 vs. Seahawks for Guillotine Leagues, noting that while he may not have a solid floor, the source is willing to start him anyway. Brissett is a journeyman on his sixth team since 2020 but had a legitimately great Week 1 performance (277 yards, 1 TD, 73.0% completion rate, 8.0 AY/A) in a 26-14 road win. The Seahawks ranked No. 1 in defensive pass DVOA last year (-20.2%), but in his one 2025 game against them Brissett still performed well (258 yards, 2 TDs, 4-31-0 rushing). The Seahawks could be without SS Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and FS Ty Okada (hamstring).PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Brissett is a journeyman on his sixth team since 2020 and likely a bridge to a 2027 rookie, but last year for the Cardinals he averaged 280.5 passing yards in 12 starts (1-11 record). In Week 1 he had a legitimately great performance (277 passing yards, 1 TD, 73.0% completion rate, 8.0 AY/A) in a 26-14 road win. The Seahawks were No. 1 in defensive pass DVOA (-20.2%) last year, but in his one 2025 game against them Brissett still performed well (258 passing yards, 2 TDs, 4-31-0 rushing). The Seahawks could be without SS Nick Emmanwori (ankle) and FS Ty Okada (hamstring). Freedman notes that if you're desperate, you could maybe get away with starting Brissett in Guillotine Leagues this week.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Kendall Valenzuela notes that Kyler Murray lost his job to Jacoby Brissett after playing only five games in 2025, providing context for Murray's move to Minnesota and fresh start.PositiveValueSep 10, 2026
Brissett is a +13 riser in Guillotine Leagues rankings for Week 1. The source notes he could help teams advance with little investment and may even be available on waivers. In his 12 starts last season, he averaged 40.3 pass attempts, 280.5 passing yards, and 1.9 TDs. With new offensive-minded HC Mike LaFleur and a defense that will force catchup ball, plus an offense loaded with weapons, Brissett offers value as an early-season QB option in Guillotine Leagues.NegativeProjectionAug 8, 2026
Brissett is projected to be the Cardinals' Week 1 starter but is only projected for 12 games total, indicating expectation of a mid-season benching; the source notes that Carson Beck's strong performance in the Hall of Fame game suggests the transition may not be as catastrophic for Arizona skill players as previously feared.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Jacoby Brissett reached a new contract deal with the Cardinals at the open of training camp, signaling the team's QB situation remains unsettled and potentially problematic for offensive production. This QB uncertainty is cited as a red flag for Cardinals pass-catchers despite McBride's individual elite production.NegativeRoleJul 21, 2026
The Cardinals may evaluate rookie QB Carson Beck late in the season, which would create uncertainty for Brissett's role and fantasy value if he has been a key component of a team's playoff roster.PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026
Once Brissett took over the starting role for the Cardinals, he averaged 40.3 attempts, 280.3 passing yards, and 23 TDs over 12 games (despite the team's 1-11 record). The Cardinals' injured and poor defense forced the offense into catchup mode weekly, creating high-volume passing opportunities. The pass-catching trio of TE Trey McBride and WRs Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson remain in place, alongside RB Jeremiah Love, described as one of the most well-rounded RB prospects ever. The offense should score points regularly, and if the defense doesn't improve significantly, shootouts will be frequent.PositiveProjectionNo date
Took over at QB for Arizona in Week 6 and drove elite passing volume; Cardinals led NFL in dropback rate (72%) and dropback rate over expected (6%) from that point on, with 40.6 pass attempts per game (1st), 309.2 air yards per game (2nd), and 6% dropback rate over expected (1st). Brissett averaged 18.9 fantasy points per game during that stretch (QB8), benefiting from trailing game scripts that forced early and often passing.