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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Jayden DanielsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.3 PPG to Jacoby Brissett's 16.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jayden Daniels is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jayden Daniels and Jacoby Brissett are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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QBArizona Cardinals#18

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,366

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBWashington Commanders#17PPG LEADER

Jayden Daniels

PPG

16.3

Games

Pass Yds

1,262

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

278

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Jayden Daniels

Head to Head

16.2 PPG16.3 PPG

14 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Jayden Daniels: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Jayden Daniels at 74%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jacoby Brissett vs Jayden Daniels: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jacoby Brissett and Jayden Daniels is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those quarterback decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG with the Arizona Cardinals across 14 games, and Jayden Daniels posted 16.3 with the Washington Commanders in 7.

When two quarterbacks are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jacoby Brissett threw for 3366 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Jayden Daniels posted 1262 yards and 8 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

Jacoby Brissett has his bye in Week 14, and Jayden Daniels rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at quarterback for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Jacoby Brissett (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Jayden Daniels (age 25) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Jayden Daniels outscored Jacoby Brissett by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacoby Brissett played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jayden Daniels's 7. That durability gap means Jacoby Brissett 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.
•Jayden Daniels is 8 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Jayden Daniels: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Jayden Daniels
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	16.3
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	114
Passing Yards	3,366	1,262
Passing TDs	23	8
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	180.3
Rushing Yards	168	278
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	24	10
TDs/Game	1.7	1.4
Age	33	25
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

16.3 PPG for Jayden Daniels versus 16.2 for Jacoby Brissett in 2025. The baseline favors Jayden Daniels, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Jayden Daniels in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jayden Daniels has the edge at 16.3 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 Jacoby Brissett and Jayden Daniels average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jayden Daniels averaged 16.3 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Jayden Daniels's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Jayden Daniels (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacoby Brissett or Jayden Daniels a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jayden Daniels outscored Jacoby Brissett by 0.1 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.