Who Should I Start? Zach Wilson or C.J. Stroud

Saturday, November 1, 8:31 PM

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, it's possible Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could be benched at some point this season. Although Rapoport added Tagovailoa's "play would have to really fall" off for head coach Mike McDaniel to consider a swap, it appears "a potential benching isn't off the table." There are many calling for the signal-caller to be removed from his spot atop the depth chart. If that's the case, the Dolphins might turn to Zach Wilson. The 26-year-old, selected No. 2 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has been far from a reliable fantasy quarterback. In 36 regular-season contests, he's thrown for 6,325 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions while completing a miserable 57.1% of his attempts. For now, Wilson doesn't have much value for redraft participants. That may not change even if he takes over for Tagovailoa. On the other hand, Wilson can be stashed in deep Superflex dynasty formats, especially in leagues where quarterbacks are hard to come by. It's worth noting that Rapoport indicated that rookie Quinn Ewers would also be considered as a replacement for Tagovailoa as well as the Dolphins potentially making a trade.

Sunday, November 16, 1:05 AM

ESPN's Adam Schefter notes that Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is not guaranteed to clear concussion protocol by the time the team lines up for their matchup with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 12. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 9, and he's now been officially ruled out for a second consecutive contest. As it stands, he could miss another, considering Houston's quick turnaround this coming Thursday. The third-year pro may be able to get right before his contest with the Bills, although it's currently looking like teammate Davis Mills has a significant chance to lead the team for a third game in his absence. Fantasy managers should monitor Stroud's status over the coming days.