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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Mac JonesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.2 PPG to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 4.4-PPG advantage is real (16.2 to 11.8), and Jacoby Brissett's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mac Jones 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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QBArizona Cardinals#18PPG LEADER

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,366

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 14

QBSan Francisco 49ers#33

Mac Jones

PPG

11.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,151

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Mac Jones

Head to Head

16.2 PPG11.8 PPG

14 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Mac Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) QB (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Mac Jones at 54%. That ranking gap means Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Mac Jones: The Full Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett and Mac Jones are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG across 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Mac Jones posted 11.8 PPG in 11 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 4.4-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. Jacoby Brissett threw for 3366 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Mac Jones posted 2151 yards and 13 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 Mac Jones rests in Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Jacoby Brissett at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Mac Jones is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jacoby Brissett (age 33) is on the back end of his prime. Strong now, but dynasty value declines year over year. Mac Jones (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jacoby Brissett outscored Mac Jones by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacoby Brissett played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mac Jones's 11. 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.
•Mac Jones is 6 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Mac Jones: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Mac Jones
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	11.8
Games Played	14	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	130
Passing Yards	3,366	2,151
Passing TDs	23	13
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	195.5
Rushing Yards	168	60
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	24	13
TDs/Game	1.7	1.2
Age	33	27
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Jacoby Brissett outscored Mac Jones by 4.4 PPG in 2025 (16.2 to 11.8). 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 Jacoby Brissett or Mac Jones in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacoby Brissett has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Mac Jones's 11.8 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 Mac Jones average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mac Jones averaged 11.8 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Mac Jones's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Mac Jones (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacoby Brissett or Mac Jones a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett outscored Mac Jones by 4.4 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.