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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jacoby Brissett vs Jalen Hurts

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jalen Hurts is the better fantasy play this season.

Jalen Hurts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (18.8 to 16.2), and Jalen Hurts's 33 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jacoby Brissett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBArizona Cardinals#18

Jacoby Brissett

PPG

16.2

Games

Pass Yds

3,366

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

168

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 8

QBPhiladelphia Eagles#7PPG LEADER

Jalen Hurts

PPG

18.8

Games

Pass Yds

3,224

Pass TDs

Rush Yds

421

Rush TDs

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Jacoby Brissett

Jalen Hurts

Head to Head

16.2 PPG18.8 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Jacoby Brissett: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) QB (ranked #18 at the position). Jalen Hurts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) QB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Jacoby Brissett is producing at 74% of elite pace and Jalen Hurts at 85%. That ranking gap means Jalen Hurts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacoby Brissett vs Jalen Hurts: Who Should You Start?

Jacoby Brissett and Jalen Hurts are both viable fantasy quarterbacks heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 PPG across 14 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Jalen Hurts posted 18.8 PPG in 16 appearances for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Jalen Hurts the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Jalen Hurts offers meaningful rushing upside with 421 yards on the ground in 2025, which separates his floor from a pocket passer like Jacoby Brissett (3366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns). In games where the passing matchup looks ugly, that rushing production can be the entire difference on a start/sit call.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jacoby Brissett sits Week 8 while Jalen Hurts is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Jalen Hurts (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Jalen Hurts outscored Jacoby Brissett by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jalen Hurts played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jacoby Brissett's 14. That durability gap means Jalen Hurts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jalen Hurts scored 33 total touchdowns in 2025 (2.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.
•Jalen Hurts added 421 rushing yards in 2025, which historically correlates with a higher fantasy floor in bad passing matchups.
•Jalen Hurts is 6 years younger than Jacoby Brissett (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrissettHurts

PPG (Half-PPR)16.218.8

Games Played1416

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)227301

Passing Yards3,3663,224

Passing TDs2325

Pass Yds/Game240.4201.5

Rushing Yards168421

Rushing TDs18

Total TDs2433

TDs/Game1.72.1

Age3327

Experience9 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 9

Summary

Jalen Hurts outscored Jacoby Brissett by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (18.8 to 16.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Jalen Hurts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jalen Hurts has the edge at 18.8 PPG compared to Jacoby Brissett's 16.2 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 Jalen Hurts average in 2025?▾

Jacoby Brissett averaged 16.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jalen Hurts averaged 18.8 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Jacoby Brissett and Jalen Hurts's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) has a bye in Week 8, and Jalen Hurts (PHI) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacoby Brissett or Jalen Hurts a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Jalen Hurts outscored Jacoby Brissett by 2.6 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.