Jacoby Brissett vs Tyler Shough
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 Tyler Shough by 0.7 projected points (17.4 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tyler Shough faces NYG, the 12th-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week. Jacoby Brissett faces LA, the 21st-friendliest matchup a QB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Jacoby Brissett ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jacoby Brissett by 4.2 points of value over replacement (4.2 vs 0.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Tyler Shough first (ADP 137.8 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 | Tyler ShoughNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LA | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 16.7 | 17.4 | Shough +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (QB vs defense, of 28) | #21 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 292.8 | 288.6 | Brissett +4.2 pts |
| Points per game | 17.2 | 17.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 4.2 | 0.0 | Brissett +4.2 |
| Overall rank | #65 | #72 | Brissett by 7 |
| Position rank | QB11 | QB12 | |
| Market ADP | 174.1 | 137.8 | Brissett +36.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 15 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 8 |
Should I start Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyler Shough by 0.7 projected points (17.4 vs 16.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacoby Brissett or Tyler Shough in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacoby Brissett. He projects 292.8 fantasy points with 4.2 value over replacement, vs 288.6 points and 0.0 for Tyler Shough (QB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.