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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Justin HerbertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 17.9 PPG to Jacoby Brissett's 16.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Herbert is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Herbert is the better play on a neutral week. 17.9 PPG with 4,225 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jacoby Brissett at 16.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Justin Herbert higher, but do not fade Jacoby Brissett entirely.

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

QBLos Angeles Chargers#10PPG LEADER

Justin Herbert

PPG

17.9

Games

Pass Yds

3,727

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

498

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Justin Herbert

Head to Head

16.2 PPG17.9 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Justin Herbert: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Justin Herbert at 81%. That ranking gap means Justin Herbert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Justin Herbert: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jacoby Brissett and Justin Herbert for your lineup, you are not alone. Jacoby Brissett finished the 2025 season at 16.2 PPG for the Arizona Cardinals (14 games), and Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Justin Herbert is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Justin Herbert offers meaningful rushing upside with 498 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jacoby Brissett sits Week 14 while Justin Herbert is off Week 7. 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

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. Justin Herbert (age 28) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Justin Herbert outscored Jacoby Brissett by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Herbert played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jacoby Brissett's 14. That durability gap means Justin Herbert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justin Herbert scored 28 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Justin Herbert added 498 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Justin Herbert is 5 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (28 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Justin Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Justin Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	17.9
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	286
Passing Yards	3,366	3,727
Passing TDs	23	26
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	232.9
Rushing Yards	168	498
Rushing TDs	1	2
Total TDs	24	28
TDs/Game	1.7	1.8
Age	33	28
Experience	9 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Justin Herbert at 17.9 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Jacoby Brissett's 16.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Herbert has the edge at 17.9 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 Justin Herbert average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Justin Herbert averaged 17.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Justin Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jacoby Brissett or Justin Herbert a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Justin Herbert outscored Jacoby Brissett by 1.7 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.