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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Geno Smith vs Jacoby BrissettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.2 PPG to Geno Smith's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy play this season.

Jacoby Brissett has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (16.2 to 11.6), and Jacoby Brissett's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Geno Smith 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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QBLas Vegas Raiders#34

Geno Smith

PPG

11.6

Games

Pass Yds

3,025

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

109

Bye

Week 13

QBArizona Cardinals#18PPG LEADER

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,366

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Geno Smith

Jacoby Brissett

Head to Head

11.6 PPG16.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Geno Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #34 at the position). Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Geno Smith is producing at 53% of elite pace and Jacoby Brissett at 74%. That ranking gap means Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Geno Smith vs Jacoby Brissett: The Full Breakdown

Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Geno Smith averaged 11.6 PPG across 15 games with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Jacoby Brissett posted 16.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Jacoby Brissett 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. Geno Smith threw for 3025 yards and 19 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: Geno Smith sits Week 13 while Jacoby Brissett is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jacoby Brissett at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Geno Smith is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Geno Smith (age 35) 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?

•Jacoby Brissett outscored Geno Smith by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Geno Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jacoby Brissett's 14. That durability gap means Geno Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jacoby Brissett scored 24 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Geno Smith vs Jacoby Brissett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Geno Smith	Jacoby Brissett
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	16.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	174	227
Passing Yards	3,025	3,366
Passing TDs	19	23
Pass Yds/Game	201.7	240.4
Rushing Yards	109	168
Rushing TDs	0	1
Total TDs	19	24
TDs/Game	1.3	1.7
Age	35	33
Experience	12 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 14

Summary

Jacoby Brissett outscored Geno Smith by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (16.2 to 11.6). 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 Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacoby Brissett has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Geno Smith's 11.6 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 Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett average in 2025?▾

Geno Smith averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Geno Smith (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett outscored Geno Smith by 4.6 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.