Jacoby Brissett
QB - WAS
81°Jacoby Brissett will start the preseason finale vs. the Bengals
Fantasy Impact
Sam Howell has been officially named the starting quarterback for the Commanders and will likely not see in action Saturday. Brissett will be the primary backup with Jake Fromm likely coming in as the third-string QB.
Jacoby Brissett completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 75 yards and an interception in a 17-15 win over Cleveland in preseason action on Friday. He added two carries for 16 yards and a touchdown in the win.
Fantasy Impact
Brissett started several games for the Browns in 2022 but he was on the other side for Washington's preseason opener. He found the end zone on a 12-yard rush in the second quarter but also threw a pick right before halftime. He is looking to beat out Sam Howell as the Commanders' QB1 to open the season.
Commanders coach Ron Rivera said it's still a competition between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett.
Fantasy Impact
Rivera added that it's a discussion whether or not Brissett will get first-team reps in camp. It contradicts recent reports that suggested it was Howell's job to lose as the starter. This will be a situation to monitor throughout minicamp and training camp.
Jacoby Brissett and the Commanders have agreed to terms, per Dianna Russini.
Fantasy Impact
Brissett will provide the Commanders with a veteran option to backup and teach Sam Howell. The veteran made 11 starts for Cleveland in 2022, tallying 2,608 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, six interceptions, and completed 64% of his passes. Brissett could hold fantasy value if Howell struggles or misses any time during the season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly have interest in signing veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Fantasy Impact
Brissett appeared in 16 games for the Browns last season and was the starter for the duration of Deshaun Watson’s suspension. The 30-year-old veteran completed 64% of his passes, registered 2,608 yard, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions last season. The Buccaneers are in a state of transition after the retirement of Tom Brady, but Brissett could provide some stability to the offense in 2023.
