Who Should I Start? Kyle McCord or Jalon Daniels


Week 5 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Kyle McCord News

Kyle McCord Confirmed as Dolphins QB2

Tuesday, September 1, 10:03 AM

The Miami Dolphins traded for quarterback Kyle McCord on Sunday, sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Green Bay Packers, and on Tuesday head coach Jeff Hafley confirmed that McCord would serve as the team's second quarterback. McCord was a sixth-round pick of the Eagles in 2025 who signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers in January and performed well in three 2026 preseason games. Hafley and Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan both arrived in Miami from Green Bay, so McCord faces less of a learning curve in his transition, and he will begin the year backing up former Packer Malik Willis. The Dolphins traded away Quinn Ewers on Sunday and are one of the league's few teams to begin the year with only two quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.


Week 5 Projections

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19.1 20.8 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jalon Daniels News

Jalon Daniels Could Be Streaming Option in Superflex Formats in Week 5

Wednesday, October 7, 5:46 AM

In his first NFL start, Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 27 passes for 148 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions, in the 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He also added 55 rushing yards on eight carries, finishing with 11.4 fantasy points in his first career start. With starter Baker Mayfield (thumb) not practicing ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, it appears Daniels will be the starter again for the Bucs. He goes from facing a top-12 pass defense in Green Bay to the 31st-ranked defense in Dallas. The Cowboys have also allowed the most rushing yards to quarterbacks this season, including big rushing days by Jaxson Dart (54 yards), Jayden Daniels (69 yards), and Lamar Jackson (50 yards). Daniels should be considered a high-end QB3 in Week 5, with high upside given his running ability.


Kyle McCord vs. Jalon Daniels

Still trying to decide between McCord and Daniels? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kyle McCord is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Jalon Daniels is projected to score 19.1 points.