Who Should I Start? Tyrod Taylor or Kenny Pickett

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.

Wednesday, December 10, 4:38 PM

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett is set to make his first start of the season in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Pickett entered in relief of Geno Smith (shoulder) in the Week 14 game against the Denver Broncos, and Smith is considered unlikely to start this Sunday in Philadelphia. Pickett stepped in and completed eight of 11 pass attempts for 97 yards and a touchdown after Smith left in the second half. The former first-round pick in 2022 is set to make his first start since Week 17 last season with the Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a rib injury. He'll project as a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues in a tough road matchup if he's under center in potential inclement weather in Philly.