Jacoby Brissett vs Aaron Rodgers
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacoby Brissett by 0.6 projected points (16.0 vs 15.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jacoby Brissett faces DET, the 14th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Aaron Rodgers faces IND, the 19th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jacoby Brissett: a clear but modest edge of 6.9 points of value over replacement (-14.7 vs -21.6).
The draft market agrees: Jacoby Brissett goes first at ADP 174.1 vs 183.1 for Aaron Rodgers.
| Jacoby BrissettARI | Aaron RodgersPIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DET | IND | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 16.0 | 15.4 | Brissett +0.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 30) | #14 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 270.6 | 263.7 | Brissett +6.9 pts |
| Points per game | 15.9 | 15.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -14.7 | -21.6 | Brissett +6.9 |
| Overall rank | #86 | #93 | Brissett by 7 |
| Position rank | QB14 | QB16 | |
| Market ADP | 174.1 | 183.1 | Rodgers +9.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | Rd 16 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 9 |
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Aaron Rodgers in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacoby Brissett by 0.6 projected points (16.0 vs 15.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacoby Brissett or Aaron Rodgers in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacoby Brissett. He projects 270.6 fantasy points with -14.7 value over replacement, vs 263.7 points and -21.6 for Aaron Rodgers (QB, PPR).