Jacoby Brissett vs C.J. Stroud
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Jacoby Brissett this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (16.0 vs 14.9).
Jacoby Brissett faces DET, the 14th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. C.J. Stroud faces TEN, the 24th-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 5.7 points of value over replacement (-14.7 vs -20.4).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take C.J. Stroud first (ADP 155.7 vs 174.1). If the model is right, Jacoby Brissett is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Jacoby BrissettARI | C.J. StroudHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DET | TEN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 16.0 | 14.9 | Brissett +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 30) | #14 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 270.6 | 264.9 | Brissett +5.7 pts |
| Points per game | 15.9 | 15.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -14.7 | -20.4 | Brissett +5.7 |
| Overall rank | #86 | #92 | Brissett by 6 |
| Position rank | QB14 | QB15 | |
| Market ADP | 174.1 | 155.7 | Brissett +18.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or C.J. Stroud in Week 5?
Start Jacoby Brissett this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (16.0 vs 14.9).
Should I draft Jacoby Brissett or C.J. Stroud in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacoby Brissett. He projects 270.6 fantasy points with -14.7 value over replacement, vs 264.9 points and -20.4 for C.J. Stroud (QB, PPR).