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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dak Prescott vs Jacoby BrissettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 18.5 PPG to Jacoby Brissett's 16.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dak Prescott is the better fantasy play this season.

Dak Prescott has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (18.5 to 16.2), and Dak Prescott's 32 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jacoby Brissett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBDallas Cowboys#9PPG LEADER

Dak Prescott

PPG

18.5

Games

Pass Yds

4,552

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

177

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBArizona Cardinals#18

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,366

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dak Prescott

Jacoby Brissett

Head to Head

18.5 PPG16.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dak Prescott: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #9 at the position). Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Dak Prescott is producing at 84% of elite pace and Jacoby Brissett at 74%. That ranking gap means Dak Prescott carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dak Prescott vs Jacoby Brissett: The Full Breakdown

Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 PPG across 17 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Jacoby Brissett posted 16.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Dak Prescott 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. Dak Prescott threw for 4552 yards and 30 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Dak Prescott (age 32) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jacoby Brissett (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year.

Did You Know?

•Dak Prescott outscored Jacoby Brissett by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dak Prescott played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jacoby Brissett's 14. That durability gap means Dak Prescott contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dak Prescott scored 32 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dak Prescott vs Jacoby Brissett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dak Prescott	Jacoby Brissett
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.5	16.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	315	227
Passing Yards	4,552	3,366
Passing TDs	30	23
Pass Yds/Game	267.8	240.4
Rushing Yards	177	168
Rushing TDs	2	1
Total TDs	32	24
TDs/Game	1.9	1.7
Age	32	33
Experience	9 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Dak Prescott outscored Jacoby Brissett by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (18.5 to 16.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dak Prescott has the edge at 18.5 PPG compared to Jacoby Brissett's 16.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett average in 2025?▾

Dak Prescott averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dak Prescott and Jacoby Brissett share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at quarterback for that week.

Is Dak Prescott or Jacoby Brissett a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Dak Prescott outscored Jacoby Brissett by 2.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.