Which QB will step in if Jake goes on the shelf?

Jun 01, 2009

If QB Jake Delhomme goes down in 2009, what comes next for the Panthers? You can guarantee this much. It will be a QB who is at least 6-3, went to at least 2 colleges and throws well on the run. That description fits both #2 QB Josh Mccown and #3 Matt Moore. Both were almost invisible in 2008 but could be called upon at any time to salvage the 2009 season. “There are still some unknowns about both those guys,” Panther HC Fox said. “They are two gifted players – they've got all the tools. But the preseason will be real important to both of them. Right now Josh is #2 and Matt is #3, but our whole football team is an open competition.” Make no mistake, Delhomme will be the #1 Carolina QB again in 2009. Given the Panthers' deep devotion to Delhomme, it's very unlikely he would be pulled due to performance issues this season. Delhomme didn't even get yanked in the 6-turnover monstrosity that was the home playoff game against Arizona. However, an injury could always strike.

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.