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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Spencer RattlerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.2 PPG to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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. Spencer Rattler (11.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Jacoby Brissett as the starter and Spencer Rattler 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

QBNew Orleans Saints#38

Spencer Rattler

PPG

11.0

Games

Pass Yds

1,586

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

167

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Spencer Rattler

Head to Head

16.2 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Spencer Rattler: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Spencer Rattler at 50%. That ranking gap means Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Spencer Rattler: 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. Spencer Rattler (New Orleans Saints) came in at 11.0 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jacoby Brissett carries a 5.2-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 Spencer Rattler posted 1586 yards and 8 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Jacoby Brissett is off Week 14 and Spencer Rattler Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jacoby Brissett at a discount because your league-mates undervalue quarterback production, do it. Spencer Rattler 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. Spencer Rattler (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?

•Jacoby Brissett outscored Spencer Rattler by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacoby Brissett played 14 games in 2025 compared to Spencer Rattler's 9. 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.
•Spencer Rattler is 8 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Spencer Rattler: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Spencer Rattler
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	11.0
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	99
Passing Yards	3,366	1,586
Passing TDs	23	8
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	176.2
Rushing Yards	168	167
Rushing TDs	1	0
Total TDs	24	8
TDs/Game	1.7	0.9
Age	33	25
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jacoby Brissett holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.2 points per game. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacoby Brissett has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Spencer Rattler's 11.0 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 Spencer Rattler average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Spencer Rattler averaged 11.0 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Spencer Rattler's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Spencer Rattler (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacoby Brissett or Spencer Rattler a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett outscored Spencer Rattler by 5.2 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.