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Geno Smith Or Jacoby Brissett?

Our week 9 call from the head-to-head model, for PPR scoring. It updates as news and lines move.

Our call

Too close to call

Too close to call on projections (12.8 vs 13.0). If you're ahead this week take the higher floor; if you're chasing points take the higher ceiling. If you have to pick one, the numbers lean Jacoby Brissett (51%).

Geno Smith outscores Jacoby Brissett 49% of the time; Jacoby Brissett 51%.

Geno Smith

QB, NYJ at KC

12.8 projected PPR points

Likely range 7–20 · QB20 this week · Bench

Bench. KC's defense has allowed 14% fewer points to QBs than the league average.

Jacoby Brissett

QB, ARI at SEA

13.0 projected PPR points

Likely range 7–21 · QB18 this week · Bench

Bench. SEA's defense has allowed 24% fewer points to QBs than the league average.

Side by side

Geno Smith Jacoby Brissett
12.8Projected points13.0
6.7Floor (a bad day)6.8
20.2Ceiling (a big day)20.5
KC -14%MatchupSEA -24%
~19 ptsTeam's expected score~16 pts
HealthyHealthHealthy
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HighOur confidenceHigh

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The chance is a model estimate that treats the two scores as independent. Fantasy scoring is noisy, so even a 70% call loses three times in ten. Projections are estimates, not guarantees. How it works.

Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett? Week 9 Start/Sit Pick | StatGrades