Jacoby Brissett vs Michael Penix: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Jacoby Brissett and Michael Penix is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback put up 16.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Michael Penix of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 13.7 in 9. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.1 points favors Jacoby Brissett, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one quarterback to the other.
Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jacoby Brissett threw for 3366 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Michael Penix posted 1982 yards and 9 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 11, and Michael Penix rests in Week 12. 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.
