Who Should I Start? Sam Howell or Joe Milton III

Saturday, August 16, 6:53 PM

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell had a rough showing Saturday, completing just one pass from five attempts for 13 yards with a brutal interception. The veteran, who is on his third team in three years, is still the favorite to backup J.J. McCarthy, but hasn't been convincing during this preseason. Howell did add 14 yards on three rushes leading the offense without top receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but the Vikings also took long looks at Brett Rypien and Max Brosmer on Saturday. From a fantasy perspective, Howell is only roster-worthy as McCarthy insurance in deep formats.

Saturday, August 16, 10:58 PM

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III completed just nine of his 18 pass attempts for 122 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception during Saturday's preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens. He also took two sacks, including one for a safety. Milton continued to show some mobility and arm strength, but for the most part, he struggled against a solid Ravens defense. Specifically, his interception came on an ill-advised deep pass attempt to the end zone, where he overthrew his receiver and dropped the ball right into the hands of a lurking safety. Milton should still win the backup quarterback job over Will Grier, but he'd be tough to trust in fantasy football if Dak Prescott were to miss time.