Jacoby Brissett

Jacoby Brissett enters the 2026 fantasy football season as a viable late-round quarterback, and the biggest reason is volume. He spent 2025 in Arizona and, in 12 starts, averaged 280.5 passing yards per game while completing 65.1% of his throws, production that made him a strong fantasy option even if the Cardinals’ real-life results were uneven.

The most important offseason storyline is that Brissett has been holding out for a new contract, but recent reports say he is expected to report to minicamp, and FantasyPros still has him projected as the Cardinals’ starter to open 2026. That matters because Arizona also drafted Carson Beck, so Brissett’s grip on the job is not completely secure; if the team wants to look younger later in the year, his weekly ceiling could be affected by a midseason change.

From a fantasy perspective, Brissett’s profile is built on passing volume rather than rushing. His 2025 Arizona stretch showed that he can support receivers with steady attempts and efficient yardage, and that kind of setup tends to be useful in superflex, two-quarterback, and best-ball formats more than in standard one-quarterback leagues. FantasyPros’ current projection is modest compared with his peak weeks, which fits the idea that he is more of a usable QB2 than a locked-in every-week starter.

The risk is that his 2026 outlook depends heavily on two things: whether he stays the starter and whether Arizona again finds itself throwing a lot because of game script. If the Cardinals’ defense improves or Carson Beck gains traction, Brissett’s fantasy appeal could cool quickly; if not, his experience and willingness to push the ball downfield give him a realistic path to another useful volume-driven season.

Updated 06/08/2026