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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Tyler ShoughWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacoby Brissett is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.2 PPG to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (16.2 to 14.4), and Jacoby Brissett's 24 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Shough is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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#24

Tyler Shough

PPG

14.4

Games

Pass Yds

2,384

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

186

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Tyler Shough

Head to Head

16.2 PPG14.4 PPG

14 GP11 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Tyler Shough: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Tyler Shough at 65%. That ranking gap means Jacoby Brissett carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Tyler Shough: 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. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) came in at 14.4 PPG over 11 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jacoby Brissett carries a 1.8-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 Tyler Shough posted 2384 yards and 10 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 Tyler Shough 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

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. Tyler Shough (age 26) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jacoby Brissett outscored Tyler Shough by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacoby Brissett played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Shough'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.
•Tyler Shough is 7 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacoby Brissett vs Tyler Shough: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacoby Brissett	Tyler Shough
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.2	14.4
Games Played	14	11
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	227	158
Passing Yards	3,366	2,384
Passing TDs	23	10
Pass Yds/Game	240.4	216.7
Rushing Yards	168	186
Rushing TDs	1	3
Total TDs	24	13
TDs/Game	1.7	1.2
Age	33	26
Experience	9 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. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 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 Tyler Shough in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacoby Brissett has the edge at 16.2 PPG compared to Tyler Shough's 14.4 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 Tyler Shough average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Shough averaged 14.4 PPG over 11 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Tyler Shough's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett outscored Tyler Shough by 1.8 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.