Who Should I Start? Joe Flacco or Sam Darnold

Friday, October 10, 10:01 AM

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Wednesday that veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, whom the team acquired in a trade from the division-rival Cleveland Browns, will make his debut and start on Sunday at the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. This will now be the second time this season Flacco will go up against this Packer defense, but this time with a different team in Ohio. For the most part, Flacco has not played well enough in 2025 to be rostered in any league formats, averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game, and has no rushing upside; however, the playmakers on the offensive side of the ball, primarily Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, are much more explosive and proven in the NFL than the pass-catchers Flacco was throwing to for the Browns. Regardless, the offensive line for the Bengals is a mess, and Flacco is nothing more than a stash in superflex or two-quarterback leagues for now.

Saturday, October 11, 9:47 AM

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is in a great position to succeed in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the Jaguars have played solid defense to open the season, they have allowed opposing quarterbacks to enjoy solid fantasy days, especially over the last two weeks. Darnold has found his groove in Seattle. He is coming off a 341-yard and four-touchdown performance in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Seahawks' defense should have an easier time containing the Jaguars' offense this week, which would reduce the need for high passing volume. However, Darnold's efficiency should not falter in this game. With so many injuries and uncertainties with fantasy quarterbacks this season, Darnold is a great bet to remain steady for your team. Start him as a low-end QB1 in Week 6.