Bo Nix vs Jacoby Brissett: Who Should You Start?
Bo Nix and Jacoby Brissett are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bo Nix averaged 18.6 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Jacoby Brissett posted 16.8 PPG in 14 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
A 1.8-PPG gap gives Bo Nix the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Bo Nix threw for 3931 yards and 25 touchdowns, while Jacoby Brissett posted 3366 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Bo Nix sits Week 14 while Jacoby Brissett is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
