Who Should I Start? Joe Burrow or J.J. McCarthy

Friday, November 28, 2:41 PM

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) made his return in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Ravens after being sidelined since the Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The signal-caller showed signs of rust, although he still finished the night by throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Granted, Burrow had trouble completing some of his passes (24-for-46). Still, fantasy managers were pleased with the end result, especially since he hasn't played in over two months, doing so without Tee Higgins (concussion). With the Bengals desperately trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick should play better in the Week 14 meeting with the Bills, a team that has struggled on the defensive side of the ball of late.

Friday, November 28, 3:18 PM

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and has officially been ruled out for his team's Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. With McCarthy sidelined, undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will make his first NFL start against Seattle. McCarthy's latest injury is the latest setback in what's been a disastrous 2025 season for the 22-year-old. He's completed just 54.1% of his pass attempts and thrown 10 interceptions across six starts this season, and Week 13 will mark his sixth missed game due to injury. If Brosmer produces in a tough spot against the Seahawks, there's a chance he could get an extended look as the Minnesota starter. In his senior season at the University of Minnesota in 2024, Brosmer completed 66.5% of his pass attempts for 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 13 games played.