The Arizona Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Jacoby Brissett.
Is Brissett Playing in Week 16?
Brissett is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Brissett in Week 16?
The Cardinals were down 10 before Jacoby Brissett stepped onto the field last week against the Texans and it opened us up to even more garbage time production.
Fantasy Finishes, Weeks 6-14
- Week 6: QB7
- Week 7: QB12
- Week 8: bye
- Week 9: QB10
- Week 10: QB9
- Week 11: QB4
- Week 12: QB7
- Week 13: QB10
- Week 14: QB12
- Week 15: QB12
Since Week 10, 90% of his fantasy points this season have come when trialing. They are a minor underdog this week against a rested Falcons team and while I don’t think this is one-sided the way the other games have been, Arizona’s backfield injuries are stacking up.
Asking for another 40+ pass attempts (he’s done it in six straight) is a bit much, but we did see Baker Mayfield throw 34 times against them last Thursday night and if Brissett can get to that level, he’s in that QB8-12 range again.
I don’t think there’s much (if any) room for statistical growth, but you don’t need growth, you need Brissett to sustain what he’s been doing. In terms of popular QBs in fantasy world, I have Brissett ranked ahead of Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield, and Justin Herbert this week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Brissett’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Brissett is projected to score 19.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Brissett to throw for 272 yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. Brissett could also add 21 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Falcons at Cardinals
Since the Cardinals play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
