Jacoby Brissett

Week 13 vs. Tennessee Titans

Jacoby Brissett struggled in what should’ve been a great matchup against the Texans last week. He threw for only 129 yards in a close loss. He did add 20 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but it was still an overall disappointing performance for fantasy owners expecting bigger things against a vulnerable defense. The Colts seemed committed to running the ball, even without starter Marlon Mack, making it hard to predict big fantasy numbers for Brissett moving forward.

This week, Brissett faces a Titans defense that ranks 19th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks this year. They just held Nick Foles without a touchdown pass last week and are still fighting for a potential playoff spot. This is going to be a tough game between two division rivals and will likely feature a strong rushing attack from both teams. Brissett should be considered a QB2 at best this week as we have him ranked just inside our top-20.

Week 11 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacoby Brissett missed last week against the Dolphins after suffering an injury against Pittsburgh in Week 9, but he’s supposed to be ready to go against the Jaguars this week. Brissett has been a nice surprise for Colts fans, tossing a modest 14 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions on his way to a 5-3 record as a starter. He offers very little upside, but has proven to be a serviceable QB2 in most weeks, especially when he has a nice matchup.

The Jaguars rank 16th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks this season, giving Brissett some upside in what could be a competitive game. Jacksonville allowed a pair of touchdowns to DeShaun Watson in London before their bye last week, but they only sacked Watson once the entire game. If Brissett gets similar protection, he should be worth considering as a QB2 option. There should be better streaming options in leagues that feature one quarterback, however.

Week 9 at Pittsburgh Steelers

Jacoby Brissett led the team to a late field goal that secured the victory over the Broncos last week, but largely struggled in a low-scoring affair. He finished with only 202 yards without throwing a touchdown. He was also sacked a season-high four times. He added 34 yards on the ground, helping his fantasy totals, but his game has mostly been about efficiency this year rather than gaudy fantasy numbers.

This week, Brissett faces a Steelers defense that ranks fifth in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks, making it hard to get too excited about him. Ryan Fitzpatrick opened up the game sharp against this defense on Monday, but then struggled to close the game and wound up throwing a pair of interceptions. Brissett should fare better, but expect another efficient day without impressive fantasy numbers, making him a risky start in 1QB leagues.