Who Should I Start? Cade Klubnik or Cole Payton


Week 1 Projections

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1.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cade Klubnik News

Cade Klubnik Returns from Back Injury

Wednesday, July 29, 5:40 PM

New York Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik (back) was back on the practice field for the first day of training camp practice on Wednesday. Klubnik missed time during OTAs due to a lingering back tightness issue. He has now been cleared and resumed practicing on Wednesday. The fourth-round rookie is expected to compete with Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe for the No. 2 quarterback job behind Geno Smith. There is some developmental upside here with the Jets not being committed to 35-year-old Smith in the long-term. Klubnik is an interesting dynasty stash option for fantasy managers willing to play the waiting game.


Week 1 Projections

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Rec. Rec.
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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cole Payton News

Can Cole Payton Develop into a High-Value Dynasty Handcuff?

Friday, June 19, 5:50 AM

Eagles quarterback Cole Payton currently sits fourth on the Philadelphia depth chart behind Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton, but his long-term fantasy upside is as high as any of the non-first-round quarterbacks selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Both McKee and Dalton are in the final year of their contracts, and while the former could potentially seek greener pastures elsewhere in 2027, the soon-to-be-39-year-old Dalton may choose to call it a career after his 16th season in the league. Ironically, it is the lefty Payton who is perhaps best equipped to run an offense similar to the one helmed by Hurts, serving as the only other dual-threat quarterback on the roster after rushing for more than 2,000 yards and 30 touchdowns during his collegiate career at North Dakota State. At 6'3" and 223 pounds, and with the luxury of developing behind the scenes, Payton could eventually grow into one of the most fantasy-relevant backup quarterbacks in the league and is a must-stash player in superflex dynasty leagues.


Cade Klubnik vs. Cole Payton

Still trying to decide between Klubnik and Payton? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Cade Klubnik is projected to score 1.7 points this week while Cole Payton is projected to score 0.0 points.