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Factoid: Tyrod Taylor

The Jets are going with Tyrod Taylor as their backup quarterback, and that seems like a good move. I don’t think it’s a realistic to plan on 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers to last all 17 games.  more »

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Ask the Experts: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which backup quarterback will help fantasy teams the rest of the way?  more »

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Oct
4

Giants quarterbacks banged up, uncertain for Week #5

New York Giants quarterback DANIEL JONES and backup TYROD TAYLOR may not be available for the team’s upcoming Week #5 game against the Green Bay Packers in London. Jones has anMore ankle sprain and Taylor is in the NFL concussion protocol after Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. While Jones was reportedly feeling better on Monday, fantasy owners will need to monitor his status throughout the week. If Jones and Taylor are both unable to play against the Packers, the Giants would likely activate DAVIS WEBB from the practice squad to the active roster. Less

Source: Team Website

Apr
11

Giants make it clear…Jones is QB1

The New York Giants said recently that DANIEL JONES is the clear starting quarterback heading into the 2022 season. With the team having signed veteran signal-caller TYROD TAYLOR, and several intriguingMore prospects available in the upcoming draft, there has been some speculation to the contrary. This appears to be a make-or-break season for Jones, who is on the final year of his rookie contract. The Giants have until May 2nd to decide if they will pick up his fifth-year option. But as for 2022, Jones appears set as the starter. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
18

Giants add veteran Taylor to QB room

The New York Giants signed veteran quarterback TYROD TAYLOR on Thursday and he was almost immediately asked about his role. While the Giants are expected to roll with DANIEL JONES asMore the starter, Taylor would only speak in Mike Zimmer-isms. Taylor said that he looks forward to working alongside Jones, adding that he always prepares as if he’s going to start. As former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer might say, we’ll see. Less

Source: Team Blog

Dec
7

Taylor out, Mills back in for Texans

Houston Texans quarterback TYROD TAYLOR reportedly has a wrist injury that will leave his status up in the air for the weeks ahead. Taylor is officially considered week-to-week with the injury,More which is to his non-throwing hand. With Taylor out, the Texans will once again turn to rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS. Mills was unimpressive filling in for Taylor when the veteran quarterback dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Podcast: November 23 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 11 of the NFL regular season, play a Thanksgiving-themed game of #SUPPLYbyDEMAND, and take a minute (or an hour) to celebrate our listeners. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Nov
19

Texans QB Driskel switching positions

Houston quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is set to leave the Texans quarterback room and join the tight ends room instead. Houston is a rare team with four quarterbacks, including two that haven’tMore played a snap this season in Driskel and DESHAUN WATSON. While learning a new position in the NFL is no easy task, Driskel is said to have the overall athletic ability to do so. Meanwhile, for fantasy purposes, TYROD TAYLOR remains the starting quarterback for the Texans, with DAVIS MILLS as the backup. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Nov
8

Texans QB Taylor throws 3 interceptions in return

The Houston offense was expected to take a step forward with the return of veteran quarterback TYROD TAYLOR in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Instead, Taylor returned from his hamstringMore issues to throw 3 interceptions in the team’s eighth consecutive loss following a surprising win in the season opener. Fantasy owners will hope for a better outing next Sunday when Taylor and the Texans face the Tennessee Titans. Less

Source: Houston Chronicle

Oct
26

QB Taylor could return for Texans vs. Rams

Houston Texans head coach David Culley said that veteran quarterback TYROD TAYLOR will be practicing on Wednesday. Culley also seemed to indicate that if Taylor is healthy, he could return toMore the lineup as early as next week when the Texans play against the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor injured his hamstring on a touchdown run in the second week of the season and has been out of action since. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
29

Texans to open playbook for rookie QB Mills

Houston Texans head coach David Culley said the playbook for rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS will be “thicker” against the Buffalo Bills this weekend than it was last week in his firstMore NFL start against the Carolina Panthers. Culley added that the Texans are “just going to run our offense” with Mills, who is replacing injured starter TYROD TAYLOR. It’s nice to know the Texans have confidence in Mills, but Buffalo will be a tough assignment for the rookie signal-caller. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
22

Texans QB Mills to start on TNF, Taylor to injured reserve

Houston Texans rookie quarterback DAVIS MILLS will start on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers, with veteran signal-caller TYROD TAYLOR headed to injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The Texans selectedMore Mills in the third round of the NFL Draft in the spring. His debut figures to be a challenging one against a Panthers defense that has allowed the fewest yards per game in the NFL through two games. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
21

Texans QB Taylor could miss four weeks

Houston head coach David Culley said on Monday that quarterback TYROD TAYLOR is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, but the Texans signal-caller could reportedly miss four weeks as a result ofMore the injury. Culley added that the team will not activate DESHAUN WATSON this week, meaning that third-round rookie DAVIS MILLS becomes the likely starter while Taylor is out. Fellow quarterback JEFF DRISKEL is on the practice squad and is expected to be promoted to the active roster as Mills’ backup. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
20

Texans QB Taylor leaves with bad hammy, replaced by Mills

Houston quarterback TYROD TAYLOR was off to a good start in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns until he suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the second half. RookieMore quarterback DAVIS MILLS replaced Taylor and he appears to be in line to start on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers. Taylor is expected to undergo an MRI on the hamstring, but he will not likely be ready to roll on a short week. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
13

No Deshaun Watson, no problem for Texans

With the DESHAUN WATSON era seemingly over in Houston, new starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR took the starting reigns and didn’t look back during Sunday’s season opening win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.More Taylor led the team to seven scores in 13 possessions, throwing for 2 touchdowns and no interceptions in a rout over the division rival Jaguars. Less

Source: Houston Chronicle

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