Patrick Mahomes vs Jacoby Brissett
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Patrick Mahomes by 0.1 projected points (16.8 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Patrick Mahomes faces LAC, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jacoby Brissett faces LA, the 21st-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 Patrick Mahomes: a clear but modest edge of 8.1 points of value over replacement (12.3 vs 4.2).
The draft market agrees: Patrick Mahomes goes first at ADP 104.0 vs 174.1 for Jacoby Brissett.
| Patrick MahomesKAN | Jacoby BrissettARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | LA | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.8 | 16.7 | Mahomes +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #22 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 300.8 | 292.8 | Mahomes +8.1 pts |
| Points per game | 17.7 | 17.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 12.3 | 4.2 | Mahomes +8.1 |
| Overall rank | #57 | #65 | Mahomes by 8 |
| Position rank | QB8 | QB11 | |
| Market ADP | 104.0 | 174.1 | Brissett +70.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 14 |
Should I start Patrick Mahomes or Jacoby Brissett in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Patrick Mahomes by 0.1 projected points (16.8 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Patrick Mahomes or Jacoby Brissett in 2026 fantasy football?
Patrick Mahomes. He projects 300.8 fantasy points with 12.3 value over replacement, vs 292.8 points and 4.2 for Jacoby Brissett (QB, PPR).