Jacoby Brissett · Marcus Mariota · 2026 week 3

Jacoby Brissett or Marcus Mariota?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jacoby Brissett or Marcus Mariota? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Marcus Mariota in week 3, drawing SF — the 29th-ranked matchup for QBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jacoby Brissett START @ SF 15.4 29th · tough 12 54 healthy
Marcus Mariota vs SEA 12.9 28th · tough 8.7 65 healthy

QBs vs SF recently: Matthew Stafford 5.1 pts (W1) · Malik Willis 12.5 pts (W2).

QBs vs SEA recently: Drake Maye 12.8 pts (W1) · Jacoby Brissett 7.5 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Marcus Mariota carries the higher trade value — 65 against 54 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Marcus Mariota gets the most. Momentum: Jacoby Brissett +6 and Marcus Mariota +65 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.