Who Should I Start? Tyrod Taylor or Baker Mayfield

Wednesday, December 10, 1:37 PM

New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (groin) is not taking part in practice on Wednesday, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Justin Fields (knee) isn't practicing either, so undrafted rookie QB Brady Cook will take the first-team reps under center. Taylor made the start in Week 14 against the Miami Dolphins, but injured his groin early and was replaced by Cook. The 36-year-old veteran went just 1-for-4 passing for six yards and an interception on Sunday. Taylor has two more days to get back on the practice field, but he should be considered questionable to play in Week 15 against the first-place Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. He has boosted New York's passing game slightly since taking over the starting gig from Fields, but he doesn't offer very much upside at all in fantasy football. Taylor has completed 59.7% of his passes for 779 yards, five TDs, and five picks in his six games (four starts) in 2025.

Thursday, December 4, 5:37 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) continues to manage an AC joint sprain in his left (non-throwing) shoulder that he suffered in Week 12, but he was upgraded to a full practice on Thursday after putting in a limited session on Wednesday. In the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Mayfield went 18-for-28 passing for 194 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions while running for 27 yards. The 30-year-old veteran might be dealing with his left-shoulder injury the rest of the year, but he will be active for a Week 14 divisional contest this Sunday against the 2-10 New Orleans Saints. Don't be fooled by the Saints' record. Their defense is their strength, and they've allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to QBs the last three weeks. In the first meeting with New Orleans, Mayfield went 15-for-24 passing for 152 yards with no TDs or interceptions. He'll be in play as a low-end QB1 in fantasy this weekend, and he could be getting top receiver Mike Evans (collarbone) back from IR.