Who Should I Start? Justin Fields or Brock Purdy

Monday, October 27, 12:13 PM

Despite leading the New York Jets to their first win of the season on Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8, head coach Aaron Glenn "would not commit" to Justin Fields as the starting QB for Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns in two weeks following the team's bye, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. When asked about the upcoming trade deadline, Glenn said the Jets "will listen when teams call, but that does not mean they will act." The 26-year-old was benched at halftime in the Week 7 loss to the Carolina Panthers, and the Jets were leaning toward starting veteran Tyrod Taylor (knee) under center on Sunday against Cincy before a knee injury knocked him out. Fields went 21-for-32 for 244 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions in the Week 8 win, adding 11 carries for 31 yards. The Jets will evaluate things during their bye, but it would be surprising if Fields doesn't get another start in Week 10 against a tough Browns defense.

Friday, October 31, 5:17 PM

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones will make another start on Sunday in Week 9 versus the New York Giants, but Brock Purdy (toe) could be available to play, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Purdy is officially listed as questionable. The 49ers are not comfortable starting Purdy under center since he has yet to practice in full since aggravating his turf-toe injury in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, the 25-year-old has made enough progress that he could actually be active this weekend as an emergency option. It's a good sign that Purdy will be ready to start again in Week 10 against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, barring a setback during practice next week. Jones has done a commendable job running San Fran's offense this year with Purdy injured, but there's no debate that Purdy will take over the starting job again when he's cleared to start. Jones will only be worth streaming in two-QB superflex leagues against the G-Men this weekend.