Jacoby Brissett vs Jaxson Dart: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jacoby Brissett finished the 2025 season at 16.8 PPG over 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Jaxson Dart clocked in at 17.6 across 14 appearances for the New York Giants. A 0.8-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Jaxson Dart offers meaningful rushing upside with 487 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jacoby Brissett (3366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at quarterback for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
