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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Shedeur SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.2 PPG to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy play this season.

Jacoby Brissett is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.2 PPG and 3,534 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Shedeur Sanders (10.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jacoby Brissett as the starter and Shedeur Sanders as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

QBCleveland Browns#40

Shedeur Sanders

PPG

10.6

Games

Pass Yds

1,400

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

169

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Shedeur Sanders

Head to Head

16.2 PPG10.6 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Shedeur Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Shedeur Sanders at 48%. That ranking gap means Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Shedeur Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Two quarterbacks who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.2 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Shedeur Sanders (Cleveland Browns) came in at 10.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jacoby Brissett carries a 5.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Jacoby Brissett threw for 3366 yards and 23 touchdowns, while Shedeur Sanders posted 1400 yards and 7 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 Shedeur Sanders rests in Week 11. 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. Shedeur Sanders 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. Shedeur Sanders (age 24) is in the early stages of his career with 5+ years of starter-caliber upside. His dynasty value is rising.

Did You Know?

•Jacoby Brissett outscored Shedeur Sanders by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacoby Brissett played 14 games in 2025 compared to Shedeur Sanders's 8. 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.
•Shedeur Sanders is 9 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Shedeur Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Shedeur Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	10.6
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	85
Passing Yards	3,366	1,400
Passing TDs	23	7
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	175.0
Rushing Yards	168	169
Rushing TDs	1	1
Total TDs	24	8
TDs/Game	1.7	1.0
Age	33	24
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jacoby Brissett holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.2 points per game. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Shedeur Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacoby Brissett has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Shedeur Sanders's 10.6 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 Shedeur Sanders average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Shedeur Sanders averaged 10.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Shedeur Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Shedeur Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacoby Brissett or Shedeur Sanders a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett outscored Shedeur Sanders by 5.6 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.