Jacoby Brissett's 2026 QB status hinges on Cardinals' success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Jacoby Brissett has been named the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Last season, after taking over as the starter, Brissett averaged 280.5 passing yards per game, throwing 23 touchdowns against eight interceptions. His performance was largely driven by playing from behind, as he accumulated a significant portion of his fantasy points in garbage time. With the Cardinals expected to face challenges this year, Brissett's tenure as starter may depend on the team's ability to secure wins.
- •Brissett averaged 18.9 fantasy points per game last season.
- •He was the only QB to score at least 18.7 fantasy points in every game from Weeks 6-15.
- •The Cardinals chose a running back with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jacoby Brissett Fantasy Outlook 2026: Status As The Cardinals Starting QB Hinges On How Successful The Team Is
"Last year was Jacoby Brissett’s tenth in the NFL. Nothing about the first nine suggested he would become a weekly must-start QB1 in fantasy football.
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